2013-14 ODAC Softball News
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McCall Tabbed New Eagles Softball Head Coach
June 23, 2014For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, Bridgewater College will have a new head softball coach. Following a nationwide search, Bridgewater College Director of Athletics Curt Kendall has announced the hiring of Kim McCall as the Eagles' new head softball coach. McCall takes the reins from longtime head coach Donnie Fulk, who announced in September that he would be retiring at the conclusion of the 2014 season after 23 years at the helm of the program. -
GC's Hayes, VWC's Higginbotham Lead ODAC in NFCA Awards
May 22, 2014Guilford College second baseman Cynthia Hayes and Virginia Wesleyan College centerfield Tori Higginbotham were tabbed First Team All-Americans by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Wednesday evening in a ceremony prior to the start of the NCAA Division III Softball National Championship Series. The duo lead a list of 21 softball awards earned by ODAC student-athletes.
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Marlins' Season Closes with NCAA Loss to Christopher Newport
May 11, 2014Ninth-ranked Virginia Wesleyan College saw it season come to a close on Sunday afternoon as the host Marlins dropped an 8-5 decision to Christopher Newport. It marked the second loss in two days to Captains, propelling them to the super regionals of the NCAA Tournament. VWC caps its season with a 39-7 overall record.
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Big Third Innings Lifts Hornets Past Agnes Scott in NCAA Play
May 10, 2014A four run third inning extended the Hornets season as the No. 3 seeded Lynchburg College softball team won an elimination game 6-1 over No. 4 seeded Agnes Scott College on Saturday afternoon in the Atlanta Regional of the NCAA tournament.
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Marlins Split with CNU and Catholic on Saturday in NCAA Softball Action
May 10, 2014Ninth-ranked Virginia Wesleyan College went 1-1 in NCAA softball action on Saturday. The Marlins dropped a 7-6 decision to Christopher Newport to start the day, but came back with a 6-3 triumph over Catholic to remain in the tournament. VWC must defeat CNU twice on Sunday to move on to the next round.
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Virginia Wesleyan Batters Staten Island in NCAA Softball Regional Opener
May 09, 2014Virginia Wesleyan College scored seven runs in the first two innings on the way to a 9-3 victory over the College of Staten Island on Friday afternoon at Marlin Softball Field. The win moves the Marlins to Saturday's 11:00 a.m. time slot that features the victors of Friday's two games. VWC will face Christopher Newport University, which defeated Catholic University, 6-1.
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Lynchburg Falls to Piedmont in NCAA Softball First Round Matchup
May 09, 2014The first game of the Atlanta Regional did not go the way of the Hornet softball team as the No. 2 seed, Piedmont College, downed No. 3 seed Lynchburg College 6-4 in the first game. LC will face Agnes Scott on Saturday morning as the Scotties lost to host Emory, 5-1, in their opener.
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Virginia Wesleyan, Lynchburg Earn Bids to NCAA Softball Tournament
May 05, 2014A pair of schools will represent themselves and the ODAC in the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament, as announced by the NCAA on Monday. Virginia Wesleyan College, winners of the ODAC title and the conference's automatic bid, will host a four-team regional round this weekend. Lynchburg College picked up one of 19 at-large selections and will make the trip south to Emory University.
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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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Virginia Wesleyan Takes Home Three Major ODAC Softball Awards
April 30, 2014Two-time reigning ODAC champion Virginia Wesleyan secured three major honors as part of the 2014 All-ODAC Softball Awards. Outfielder Tori Higginbotham won her third straight ODAC Player of the Year accolade, while teammate Kristina Karagiorgis is the ODAC Pitcher of the Year for a second time. VWC mentor Brandon Elliott picked up ODAC Coach of the Year laurels. Randolph first baseman Hunter Glavé earned ODAC Rookie of the Year honors, and Lynchburg second baseman Melanie Tenney secured the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Marlins Tie ODAC Record with Eighth Softball Title
April 27, 2014Virginia Wesleyan College pushed across two runs in the top of the first inning and didn't look back as the Marlins defeated Randolph-Macon College, 5-2, to secure their second straight ODAC softball title. The win also marked their eighth all-time crown, tying Roanoke College for the most in conference history. VWC will now enter the NCAA Division III Tournament as the ODAC's automatic qualifier.
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Eight-Team Field Set for ODAC Softball Tournament
April 23, 2014Virginia Wesleyan College (33-5 overall, 18-2 ODAC) enters the 2014 ODAC Softball Tournament as the top seed for the third straight season as the Marlins look to repeat as conference champs and collect their third league trophy in the last four years. VWC is one of eight teams headed to the James I. Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Va., for the league's annual postseason event.
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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 10, 2014
March 10, 2014Weather continues to force league schools to jumble spring schedules, but the changes have had little affect on ODAC student-athletes as performances continue at a high level. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Ryan Hedrick, EMU (BSB); Melanie Tenney, LC (SB); Nick Corbin, BC (BSB); Casey Snead, GC (SB); Samantha Sisson, SU (WLAX); Chris Voorhees, BC (MLAX); Marissa Cifuentes, VWC (WTEN); Kenny Downing, VWC (MTEN).
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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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ODAC Players of the Week: February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014The final week of the regular season for winter sports did not disappoint when it comes to weekly awards. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Aaron Jeong, W&L (MTRK); Kim Alfaro, LC (WTRK); Steve Latona, SU (MLAX); Margaret Klein, W&L (WLAX); Blake Brown, GC (MTEN); Sonja Meighan, W&L (WTEN); Melanie Tenney, LC (SB); Adam Posey, EMU (BSB); MacKenzie Creech, VWC (SB); Nate Plein, W&L (BSB); Bianca Ygarza, EMU (WBB); Charles Smith, E&H (MBB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: February 17, 2014
February 17, 2014Weather put strain on schedules last week, but that didn't keep more spring sports from opening their campaigns. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): David Falk, EMU (MBB); Taylor Huber, RMC (WBB); Bay Liskey, BC (BSB); Cynthia Hayes, GC (SB); Ty Hill, E&H (BSB); MacKenzie Creech, VWC (SB); Jaclyn Mohlmann, SU (WTRK); Harrison Toney, RC (MTRK); Margaret Klein, W&L (WLAX); Joe Wood, W&L (MLAX); Meghan Buell, W&L (WTEN); Michael Holt, W&L (MTEN).
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Virginia Wesleyan Headlines ODAC Softball Preseason Poll
February 06, 2014Virginia Wesleyan College received 10 first place votes on the way to 100 total points to headline the 2014 ODAC Softball Preseason Poll. Three teams tied for second behind the Marlins, all receiving 79 tallies from the league's head coaches. Lynchburg College secured the remaining first place vote and sits level with Randolph-Macon College and Roanoke College in the annual 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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Eagles' Fulk to Retire Following 2014 Softball Season
September 23, 2013After a career spanning three different decades and nearly 600 wins, Bridgewater College softball coach Donnie Fulk has announced that he will step down from the head coaching position and enter retirement following the conclusion of the 2014 season. Fulk has been at the head of the Bridgewater softball program since 1992 and has seen the Eagles go from a fledgling program to one of the most respected programs in the region.
