2012-13 ODAC Men's Soccer News
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Virginia Wesleyan Names Mills as Men's Soccer Head Coach
December 20, 2012Former Virginia Wesleyan College player, assistant and associate head coach Chris Mills continues to trend upward in the VWC men's soccer ranks as he was named the new head coach of the Marlins' program. He takes the reins from Jeff Bowers, who served as the head coach for both the men's and women's programs in 2012. -
Roanoke Names Pflugrad as New Men's Soccer Head Coach
December 11, 2012Ryan Pflugrad '02 will serve as the new head coach of the Roanoke College men's soccer program announced by Director of Athletics, Scott Allison, on Tuesday. Allison retired from coaching after 27 years at the helm of the program, and will stay on as Athletic Director.
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RC's Conover Tabbed NSCAA Third Team All-American
December 05, 2012Roanoke College senior defender Chris Conover was named to the 2012 NSCAA Men's Soccer Division III All-America Team announced this week. Conover is the first Maroon to garner the honor since Michael Stark was named second team in the 2010 season.
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ODAC/StellarOne Fall Sportsmanship Teams Announced
November 30, 2012The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2012 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of seven fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the fourth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship.
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Lynchburg's Releford Headlines ODAC Men's Soccer Awards
November 13, 2012Lynchburg goalkeeper Michael Releford headlines the 2012 ODAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Awards as the Hornets' junior was tabbed the ODAC Player of the Year in a vote of the league's coaches. Roanoke mentor Scott Allison was named the ODAC Coach of the Year, while RC midfielder Tyler Carbaugh took home Rookie of the Year honors. Eastern Mennonite defender Ryan Eshleman earned ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete recognition by the conference's sports information directors.
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Roanoke's Season Closes in Loss to Emory in NCAA First Round
November 08, 2012Roanoke College men's soccer experience several milestones in 2012, including a trip to the NCAA Division III Tournament. In their first round contest on Thursday evening, the Maroons were defeated by Emory University, 4-1, bringing a close to their season. RC finished with a 13-5-1 record.
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Roanoke to Represent the ODAC in the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
November 05, 2012Roanoke will play host to a single first round contest in the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament on Thursday evening. The Maroons (13-4-1 overall), winners o the ODAC's automatic bid after topping Virginia Wesleyan College for the ODAC title, welcome Emory University (10-6-2) to Salem for a 6:00 p.m. start. The winner moves on to face top-ranked Messiah College (19-0-1) on Sunday, November 11. Game time for that contest is set for 6:00 p.m.
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Roanoke Wins Ninth ODAC Men's Soccer Title
November 04, 2012A.J. Tierce scored with 59-seconds to play in double-overtime to unlock a scoreless draw and earn Roanoke College its ninth ODAC men's soccer title with a 1-0 win over Virginia Wesleyan College in the conference championship game on Saturday. The Maroons earn the ODAC's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, which is scheduled to begin next week. The selection show is set for 1:00 p.m. on www.ncaa.com.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 29, 2012
October 29, 2012We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Taylor Prillaman, BC (FHOC); Drew Thompson, GC (MGOLF); Lauren Frizzell, E&H (SWIM); Jacob Lusczek, RAND (MSOC); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VBALL); Tom Solak, R-MC (FBALL); Harmon Hall, SU (WSOC).
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ODAC Men's Soccer Tournament Field Set
October 24, 2012The top seed of the 2012 ODAC Men's Soccer Tournament is a familiar face as Roanoke College enters the eight-team field with the number-one billing for the second straight year. The Maroons' 2-1 overtime triumph on Tuesday evening game them the necessary points to stay ahead of Washington and Lee University, which holds down the second seed.
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Allison to Retire as Roanoke Men's Soccer Head Coach
October 23, 2012Scott Allison '79 has announced that he will retire as men's soccer coach at Roanoke College at the conclusion of the 2012 season. A national search for the next men's soccer head coach will begin in November headed by Allison, who will remain on staff as the college's Director of Athletics, a position he has held since 1989.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 22, 2012
October 22, 2012We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Izzy Brassfield, W&L (SWIM); Luke Moore, LC (MSOC); Katherine Rush, W&L (WSOC); Noah Ratner, GC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, R-MC (WGOLF); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Joan Burleson, BC (FHOC); Ross Ellis, E&H (FBALL); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 15, 2012
October 15, 2012Swimming opened its campaign with a handful of meets over the past week, while fall sports are just a few weeks away from the beginning of postseason play. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Luke Sohl, BC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Robert Stephens, H-SC (MSOC); Dessie Dupuy, LC (WSOC); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL); Patrick Thomas, CUA (FBALL); Amber VanHorn, SU (FHOC); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Stephanie Foster, W&L (SWIM).
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ODAC Podcast: October 9, 2012
October 09, 2012In this week's ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. focus on two of the conference's deepest sports, men's and women's soccer. Teams up and down both standings have been performing at very high levels this season, creating logjams in both charts as the tournaments draw near. Bridgewater College men's soccer coach joins the conversation as this week's featured interview.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 8, 2012
October 08, 2012Competitions is as tight as ever in the conference this season, leading to some outstanding performances by ODAC student-athletes. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Vance Hendren, R-MC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, R-MC (FH); Robert Smith, GC (FB); Katie Long, BC (VBALL); Kyle Fuller, R-MC (MGOLF); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Freddy Gomez, GC (MS); Jasmine O'Neill, GC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 1, 2012
October 01, 2012Standings are beginning to take shape as teams continue deeper in the conference portions of their schedules. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Cross Trued, R-MC (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); John Dozier III, VWC (MGOLF); Becca Logan, HU (WS); Brian Cornell, VWC (MS); Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 24, 2012
September 24, 2012All of the conference sports have entered into the league play portions of their schedules, and athletes have show they're in stellar form. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Grace England, RC (WXC); Max Quellhorst, W&L (MSOC); Kelli Uresti, GC (WSOC); Colby Lewis, LC (MG); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Danny Grogg, BC (FB); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VB); Willie Logan, BC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG).
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ODAC Podcast: September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012In this week's ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. focus on men's and women's soccer. Traditionally two of the conference's deepest sports, soccer continues showcase talent up and down the league with strong non-conference results and some early season stunners in ODAC play. Joining this week's podcast is Virginia Wesleyan College Director of Men's and Women's Soccer, Jeff Bowers.
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012A brand new award is added to this week's ODAC Players of the Week as women's golf began its inaugural events as an ODAC sport. Those earning weekly honors include (picture, l-r, t-b): Cody Stanton, LC (MXC); Leidy J. Arias Bernal, LC (WXC); Kevin Gorman, BC (MSOC); Carmen Graves, RC (WSOC); John Dozier III, VWC (MG); Sarah DeLuca, SU (FH); Mitchell Thompson, W&L (FB); Mallory Slade, VWC (VB); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG).
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ODAC Spotlight Athlete of the Week: Sawyer Janes, BC Men's Soccer
September 12, 2012Bridgewater College men's soccer player Sawyer Janes is the first feature in the ODAC's new Spotlight Athlete of the Week video series. Sawyer earned the ODAC Player of the Week award for his play the week prior to 9/10/12. He helped the Eagles to a 3-0 mark with a pair of game-deciding goals and a game-tying assist.
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 10, 2012
September 10, 2012The season continues to press on with several ODAC athletes continue to impress in early contests, including this week's ODAC Players of the Week. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Sawyer Janes, BC (MSOC); Bre Ingargiola, VWC (WSOC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Lauren Schultz, W&L (WXC); Alexandra Darrow, SU (FH); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Kala Guy, VWC (VBALL); Paul Forney, E&H (FBALL).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 4, 2012
September 04, 2012The first weekend of action is in the books, and that means it's time for the first awards of the 2012-13 athletic seasons. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Zach Colby, W&L (MSOC); Brittany Hammons, RAND (WSOC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Shelly Milks, LC (FHOC); Kyle Boden, E&H (FBALL); Jamie Cockerham, E&H (VBALL); Drew Pappas, CUA (FBALL).
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ODAC Video: Bryan Waggoner Previews Randolph Men's Soccer
August 29, 2012Randolph College men's soccer coach, Bryan Waggoner, previews his team coming into the 2012 season. His WildCats were selected #1 in the 2012 ODAC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll after claiming the program's first conference title in 2011.
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Randolph Tops ODAC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll
August 28, 2012Randolph was picked to repeat as men's soccer champions as the WildCats received seven first place votes on the way to 115 total points and the top position in the 2012 ODAC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll. Randolph is just one point clear of second place Roanoke, which received the remaining five top nods. Lynchburg rounds out the top three with 95 points in the annual coaches' survey (full poll results below).
