2013-14 ODAC Golf News
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GC's Gross Wins Division III Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award
May 16, 2014Tanner Gross of Guilford College has been named recipient of the Phil Mickelson Outstandng Freshman Award presented by the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation as the most outstanding freshman in Division III men’s golf. Gross is the first Quaker and ODAC student-athlete to win the honor. -
H-SC's Burt Finishes Fifth at the NCAA Division III Golf Championships
May 16, 2014Hampden-Sydney College junior Brian Burt completed the 2014 NCAA Division III Golf Championships in fifth place at 3-over par (291). He played 22 holes on Friday as weather forced the suspension of action on Thursday, requiring many players to finish their third rounds before jumping into the final round at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center in Greensboro, N.C.
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Tigers' Burt Leads After Second Round of NCAA Men's Golf
May 14, 2014Hampden-Sydney College junior Brian Burt led by one stroke following the first round of play at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships. By the end of day two, his advantage grew to four shots as he fired a three-under par 69 to stand atop the 210-competitor field at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C.
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Guilford, Two from Hampden-Sydney Enter NCAA Men's Golf Tournament
May 05, 2014It was a done deal that Guilford College would be entering the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Tournament as the automatic qualifier from the ODAC, but the conference was awarded some extra representation on Monday evening. Hampden-Sydney College senior Rick O'Connell and junior Brian Burt both earned spots as individuals as the NCAA filled out the 210-man field.
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NCAA Championships: Rankings, Selections and the ODAC
May 02, 2014Looking for a one-stop shop for NCAA Division III information? With the 2014 spring campaigns quickly coming to a close, we take a look at the national stage and how the ODAC stacks up. The information you'll find in here includes current regional rankings, national poll ratings, championship selection release dates, and the make-up of each championship. We'll leave predictions up to the national committees, but it never hurts to have all the info when selections do come out.
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Randolph-Macon's Bowling Leads ODAC Women's Golf Awards
April 30, 2014Randolph-Macon College and Hollins University each secured a pair of major honors as the ODAC concluded its second season of women's golf play with the annual all-conference awards. R-MC's Olivia Bowling was named the ODAC Player of the Year, while mentor Leighann Albaugh received ODAC Coach of the Year laurels. HU's Shannon Ciccarello was tabbed the ODAC Rookie of the Year, while teammate Elizabeth Cheng earned the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Hampden-Sydney's O'Connell Headlines ODAC Men's Golf Awards
April 29, 2014Hampden-Sydney and Guilford each took home a pair of major honors as part of the 2014 All-ODAC Men's Golf awards as announced at the ODAC Golf Championships at Rock Barn Golf & Spa this weekend. The Tigers' Rick O'Connell was tabbed the ODAC Player of the Year, while mentor Mac Main was named the Jack Jensen Coach of the Year. GC's Tanner Gross earned ODAC Rookie of the Year accolades, while teammate Nick Shedd received his second ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award. Randolph-Macon's Bobby Bradshaw picked up the Ted Keller Sportsmanship Award.
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Guilford Wins Fourth Straight ODAC Men's Golf Title
April 29, 2014Tied with Washington and Lee University after both the first and second rounds, Guilford College posted the team-round of the tournament despite rainy conditions with a 289 towards a 19-stroke win and its fourth straight ODAC men's golf championship. The individual race came down to the 55th hole, where a par by GC's Tanner Gross bested W&L's Conley Hurst for the individual medal.
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Randolph-Macon Wins Second Straight ODAC Women's Golf Title
April 29, 2014Randolph-Macon College completed a wire-to-wire performance in the 2014 ODAC Women's Golf Championships to win it second straight conference title. The Yellow Jackets have won the only two crowns in league history as the sport was officially sponsored for the first time in 2012-13. Individually, R-MC's Olivia Bowling repeated as the medalist, also completing a start-to-finish victory.
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Interview with Second Round Leader Olivia Bowling from R-MC
April 28, 2014Randolph-Macon College sophomore Olivia Bowling is the individual leader by eight strokes following the second round of action on Monday at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C. She shared her thoughts as she looks to wrap up the individual medal on Tuesday, while also leading the Yellow Jackets to a second straight team title.
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Interview with Second Round Leader Conley Hurst from W&L
April 28, 2014Washington and Lee University first-year Conley Hurst holds a one-shot lead following the second round of competition on Monday at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C. He talked about his play so far and touched on how the team is coming together as the Generals sit with Guilford College atop the team standings.
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ODAC Golfers Set to Tee Off in Championships on Sunday
April 27, 2014Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C., is set to host the 2014 ODAC Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships beginning Sunday morning thru Tuesday afternoon. Each of the conference’s nine men’s programs and five women’s squads will take to the rolling hills in the Greater Hickory area for 54 holes apiece. The men tee-off at 8:00 a.m. while the women hit the links at 9:00 a.m.
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ODAC Players of the Week: April 21, 2014
April 21, 2014The final installment of weekly awards for most sports provided some great performances. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Darrell Thompson, SU (BSB); Marty Wilcox, GC (SB); Keegan Dolan, W&L (BSB); Amber Ingram, LC (SB); Kyle Fuller, RMC (MGOLF); Lauren Procaccino, W&L (WLAX); Aaron Murphy, LC (MLAX); Toni McDonald, RMC (WTEN); Michael Holt, W&L (MTEN).
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ODAC Players of the Week: April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014The final two weeks of regular season play will be exciting as teams vie for tournament positions. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Corey Wallace, GC (BSB); Tori Higginbotham, VWC (SB); Vince Claudio, SU (BSB); Kristina Karagiorgis, VWC (SB); Tanner Gross, GC (MGOLF); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Liz Bereit, SU (WLAX); Josh Currier, VWC (MLAX); Olayemisi Ogunshina, RMC (WTEN); Ryan Byrd, RMC (MTEN); Dana Lee, W&L (WTRK); Zander Tallman, W&L (MTRK).
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ODAC Players of the Week: April 7, 2014
April 07, 2014Believe it or not, the spring postseason is right around the corner and ODAC athletes are ramping up play in anticipation. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Brooke Hensley, EMU (SB); Justin Petock, BC (BSB); Kelsey McLaughlin, RMC (SB); Brandon Miller, LC (BSB); E'leyna Garcia, GC (WLAX); Kevin Jackson, RC (MLAX); Brandon Larsen, BC (MTEN); Stella Di Michele, E&H (WTEN); Ben Martindell, BC (MTRK); Jaclyn Mohlmann, SU (WOTRK); Elijah Tackett, BC (MGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014The full complement of spring sports was in action for the first time this season. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Michael Paul, SU (BSB); Christine Simon, RMC (SB); Kyle Henshaw, BC (BSB); Kristina Karagiorgis, VWC (SB); Tyler Weeks, BC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WGOLF); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Thomas Armstrong, HSC (MLAX); Dina Velazco, RAND (WTEN); Fitzhugh Johnson, HSC (MTEN); Dana Lee, W&L (WTRK); Greg Wilson, LC (MTRK).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 24, 2014
March 24, 2014Although women's golf did not compete this week, outdoor track joined the foray to bring spring participation to 100-percent. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Kayla Dost, VWC (SB); Michael Paul, SU (BSB); Logan Carter, RAND (SB); Tom Concklin, W&L (BSB); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Cam Lewis, W&L (MLAX); Brandon Larsen, BC (MTEN); Sonja Meighan, W&L (WTEN); Zander Tallman, W&L (MTRK); Kristen Trice, BC (WTRK); Mitch Robinette, GC (MG).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 17, 2014
March 17, 2014Women's golf participated in its first events of the season, bringing us closer to a full slate of spring sports in action. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Aaron Murphy, LC (MLAX); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Brandon Larsen, GC (MTEN); Katie Gordon, BC (WTEN); Brian Burt, HSC (MGOLF); Maggie Shaffer, GC (SB); Drew Crawford, GC (BSB); Hunter Glave, RAND (SB); Michael Paul, SU (BSB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 3, 2014
March 03, 2014Basketball and indoor track regular seasons are complete, but men's golf started its spring slate, bring this week's alottment of awards to nine student-athletes. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Corey Wallace, GC (BS); Kristina Karagiorgis, VWC (SB); Vince Claudio, SU (BS); Kayla Malkos, VWC (SB); Nick Shedd, GC (MGOLF); Ryan Davidson, RMC (MLAX); Katie Freeman, BC (WLAX); Taylor Shamshiri, W&L (MTEN); Brooke Donnely, W&L (WTEN).
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Guilford Leads ODAC Men's Golf Coaches' Poll
February 21, 2014Guilford College received eight first place votes on the way to 80 total points to top the 2014 ODAC Men's Golf Coaches' Poll. Hampden-Sydney College picked up two top nods on the way to 74 tallies. Washington and Lee University (61 points) and Bridgewater College (60 points) are separated by just one vote for third in the conference's first men's golf survey.
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ODAC and Select Schools Tabbed to Host NCAA Division III Championships
December 11, 2013The Old Dominion Athletic Conference and two of its schools were selected to host or co-host 14 NCAA Division III championships over the next four years thru 2018. The conference will co-host 11 events, 10 of which will be in conjunction with the City of Salem. Guilford College is charged with men's golf in 2018, and Washington and Lee University was awarded two years as host of field hockey in 2014 and 2015. Salem will also host three Division II championships, of which the ODAC may assist.
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ODAC Players of the Week: November 4, 2013
November 04, 2013One championship is already in the books, with four more set to join cross country this time next week. ODAC athletes continue to shine with titles on the line. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Nash Nance, HSC (FB); Kelsey Link, LC (FH); Scott Markland, HSC (FB); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (SWIM); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Michael Venegas, LC (MS); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); Nick Shedd, GC (MGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 28, 2013
October 28, 2013Student-athlete performances continue to show quality as our first fall championship is upon us and the regular seasons for soccer and field hockey conclude this week. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Andrew Smith, SU (FB); Sarah Brock, SU (FHOC); Peter Partee, W&L (FB); Meghan Meleski, W&L (VBALL); Angela Bosco, LC (WSOC); Zach Colby, W&L (MSOC); Michaela Nolte, E&H (SWIM); Rick O'Connell, H-SC (MGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013The fall tournaments are quickly approaching, but there's still plenty of movement to be made in the standings. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Anthony Albanese, CUA (FB); Abby Bunting, LC (FH); Will McGhee, RMC (FB); Megann Grimes, BC (VB); Tanner Gross, GC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WGOLF); Tricia Jessee, W&L (WS); Josh Kemp, VWC (MS); Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Emily Rollo, W&L (SWIM).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013Swimming kicked off its season with the first dual meets of the year, adding to the list of ODAC sports in action. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Rachel Loy, BC (FH); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Lindsay Kallam, BC (VB); Tom Solak, RMC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Ashley Barnes, RC (WSOC); Corey Sindle, RAND (MSOC); Leslie Sierra, E&H (WXC); Alex Cooper, E&H (MXC); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (SWIM).
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Bridgewater Golf Teams Partner with Special Olympians
October 08, 2013On an off weekend for both programs, the Bridgewater Eagles men's and women's golf teams took part in a special event at Lakeview Golf Course in Harrisonburg, Va. The Eagles supported competitors from around the state at the annual Special Olympics Golf Tournament held on Saturday, October 5. The Special Olympic golfers represented a wide range of ages, as well as a wide range of skill levels as they competed in an alternate-shot format with their partners.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 7, 2013
October 07, 2013ODAC student-athletes continue to perform at a high as the conference tournaments draw ever closer. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Will McGhee, RMC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, RMC (FH); Byron Mitchell, SU (FB); Tori Puryear, RMC (VB); Tanner Gross, GC (MGOLF); Nathalie Torres, RC (WS); Blake Heatherly, RAND (MS); Rain McKemie, RAND (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013As the calendar turns to October, ODAC fall standings are starting to take shape. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Marshall Hollerith, W&L (FB); Shelbi Holloman, RC (FH); Ralph Martello, CUA (FB); Megann Grimes, BC (VB); Brian Burt, HSC (MGOLF); Holley Beasley, W&L (WS); Brian White, RC (MS); Liz Wade, VWC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC).
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Randolph-Macon, Bowling Win ODAC Preview at the Barn
September 24, 2013Randolph-Macon picked up where it left off in the spring as the Yellow Jackets took home first place at the ODAC "Preview at the Barn" on Sunday. The event, which featured teams and individuals from all ODAC schools, was played at Rock Barn Golf & Spa, home of the 2014 conference championship. R-MC sophomore Olivia Bowling earned medalist honors as the top individual.
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 23, 2013
September 23, 2013All fall sports have reached the conference portions of their schedules as standings start to take shape. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Meghan Meleski, W&L (VB); Kyle Boden, E&H (FB); Kelani Bailey, SU (FH); Josh Doggett, HSC (FB); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WGOLF); Rob Sandidge, GC (MS); Kelley Smith, LC (WS); Ryan Gehman, EMU (MXC); Annelise Madison, W&L (WXC).
