2017-18 ODAC Softball News
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Hull Named NFCA Player of the Year for Second Time
June 04, 2018Two down, two to go. That could be a theme for Virginia Wesleyan University softball and the class of 2020, especially for sophomore Hanna Hull as the Marlins lefty was named the Division III Player of the Year for the second straight season by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). -
CHAMPIONS!!! Marlins Hoist Second Straight NCAA Softball Trophy
May 29, 2018The NCAA Division III softball walnut and bronze prize resides in The Commonwealth for another year as reigning national champion Virginia Wesleyan University claimed its second straight title with a 3-1 victory over Illinois Wesleyan University in game three of the best-of-three championship series in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Marlins Split with Illinois Wesleyan Setting Up Winner-Take-All Championship
May 28, 2018The No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan University softball team split the first two games of the NCAA Division III Championship Title Series with Illinois Wesleyan University Monday afternoon at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. The squad came out victorious in game one, winning 6-1, before being edged, 5-4, in extra innings in game two. With the results, the Marlins are now 54-3 on the season and will square off against Illinois Wesleyan in a winner take all game beginning at 11 a.m. (12 p.m. EST) on Tuesday.
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Hull Pitches Virginia Wesleyan Back to National Championship Series
May 27, 2018Virginia Wesleyan University is one step closer to defending its 2017 national championship as the Marlins punched their ticket to the best-of-three national championship series with a 1-0 shutout of Ithaca College on day four of the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament championship round in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Howerin, Hull, Lindsay Power Marlins in NCAA Win Over Luther
May 26, 2018Hanna Hull fanned 13 batters on the way to her 37th victory while Cassetty Howerin and Jessica Lindsay both homered in Virginia Wesleyan University's 3-0 whitewashing of Luther College to advance in the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament championship series in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Hull's No-Hitter Leads Virginia Wesleyan Over Ithaca in NCAA Series Opener
May 24, 2018Virginia Wesleyan sophomore All-American Hanna Hull opened play in the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament national championship series with a no-hitter powered by 12 strikeouts in a 6-0 shutout of Ithaca College.
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Marlins Softball Headed Back to Oklahoma City for NCAA Championship Finals
May 20, 2018Virginia Wesleyan University softball is headed back to Oklahoma City after topping Berry College, 7-6 in 8 innings, in the second game of the 2018 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Super Regionals in Virginia Beach, Va. The Marlins have the opportunity to defend their 2017 national title at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex on May 24-29. Check the NCAA website for further details. More to come from Virginia Wesleyan's website later.
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Hull Nearly Perfect as Marlins Open Super Regionals with Win Over Berry
May 18, 2018The No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan University softball team shut out Berry College, 4-0, in the first game of the NCAA Division III Super Regional Friday afternoon at Marlin Park. With the loss, the Marlins improve to 49-2 on the year and clip Berry's win streak at 15.
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Randolph-Macon Bows Out of NCAA Softball Tournament to Rowan
May 14, 2018Randolph-Macon softball bowed out of the NCAA Tournament Monday afternoon after Rowan scored two wins against the Yellow Jackets, winning 7-1 and 2-1. Earlier in the day, Rowan forced a second game in the championship round of the Glassboro Regional, winning the first game 7-1. The game had been scoreless heading into the bottom of the fourth inning when it was suspended Sunday afternoon due to rain and lightning.
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Marlins Take Down CNU to Reach NCAA Super Regionals
May 13, 2018The No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan University softball team took down Christopher Newport University, 7-2, in the title game of the NCAA Division III Regional Round held in Newport News, Va. on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Marlins move to 48-2 on the season and will now square off against Berry College in the NCAA DIII Super Regional Round.
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Jackets Down PSU-Berks to Reach Regional Championship
May 12, 2018Randolph-Macon softball moved into the regional championship for the third time in four years with a 3-0 win over Penn State Berks Saturday afternoon in Glassboro, New Jersey on the campus of Rowan University. It will be the first time R-MC is going into the final day with a 2-0 record and is one win away from the Glassboro Regional Title.
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Richardson's Walk Off Single Gives VWU Extra Inning NCAA Win
May 12, 2018A Kiersten Richardson walk off single in the eighth inning sealed up a trip to the NCAA Regional Round Championship Saturday afternoon as the Virginia Wesleyan University softball team defeated Christopher Newport University, 7-6, in Newport News, Va. With the win the Marlins move to 47-2 on the season.
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Lynchburg Eliminated from NCAA Softball Field by Emory
May 12, 2018Lynchburg College's softball season came to an end Saturday afternoon at the Atlanta Regional of the NCAA Division III tournament by way of a 4-2 loss to host Emory University.
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Lynchburg Falls to Berry in NCAA Softball Opener
May 11, 2018The Lynchburg College softball team couldn't get by No. 4-ranked Berry in Friday's opener of the Atlanta Regional of the NCAA Division III softball tournament, falling 9-1 in 5 innings on Emory University's Cooper Field.
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Marlins Sink Gettysburg in NCAA Softball Opener
May 11, 2018The No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan University softball team defeated Gettysburg College, 9-2, in the first game of the NCAA Regional Round Friday afternoon in Newport News, Va. With the win the Marlins move to 46-2 on the year and will now square off against Christopher Newport University in the second game of the NCAA Regional Round. That game will once again take place on the campus of CNU and first pitch will be thrown at 1 p.m.
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Whittemore Drives in Winning Run for R-MC's NCAA Softball Victory
May 11, 2018Junior Candace Whittemore (Montpelier, Va. / Patrick Henry) batted in the lone score of the game in the sixth inning of the #1 seeded Yellow Jackets' 1-0 win in the first round of the Glassboro Regional in the NCAA Tournament on the campus of Rowan University. Freshman starting pitcher Madie Rhoads (Portsmouth, Va. / Nansemond River) struck out ten while not allowing a walk or a run and just four hits, securing her 13th win of the season.
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Three Teams to Carry ODAC Flag into NCAA Softball Tournament
May 07, 2018For the second straight year, three teams from ODAC member schools will play in the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament, as announced on www.ncaa.com on Monday afternoon. Reigning national champion Virginia Wesleyan University will be joined by both Randolph-Macon College and Lynchburg College on the national stage.
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VWU's Glaubke, Hull, Elliott Lead All-ODAC Softball Awards
May 01, 2018Nationally top-ranked Virginia Wesleyan University placed a league-high eight players on an all-conference team and earned three major individual laurels as part of the annual All-ODAC Softball Awards selection process. VWU outfielder Madison Glaubke was tabbed the ODAC Player of the Year, while lefty Hanna Hull and head coach Brandon Elliott repeated as ODAC Pitcher of the Year and ODAC Coach of the Year, respectively. Randolph-Macon College pitcher Madie Rhoads received ODAC Rookie of the Year distinction, while Emory & Henry College outfielder Erin Anderson earned ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete accolades.
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Virginia Wesleyan Hoists 11th ODAC Softball Trophy
April 29, 2018On Friday, it looked like the nation's top-ranked team might be headed for an early exit from the 2018 ODAC Softball Tournament field. Virginia Wesleyan University certainly did not buy into that predicted outcome as the Marlins pulled off six straight victories in elimination games including two triumphs on Sunday afternoon over Emory & Henry College to lift the program's 11th overall and third straight ODAC softball trophy.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 34
April 24, 2018Weekly awards are reduced by nearly half today with golf and outdoor track & field regular seasons in the books. No worries, however, as those still in action put together strong performances for ODAC crowds. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Jason Sarro from Roanoke men's lacrosse, Cordelia Peters from Washington and Lee women's lacrosse, Whitney Kiser from Bridgewater women's tennis, Matthew Moody from Hampden-Sydney men's tennis, Jacob Pilarski from Virginia Wesleyan baseball, Madie Rhoads from Randolph-Macon softball, Sam Watson from RC baseball, and Harley Jones from R-MC softball.
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Field of Eight Set for ODAC Softball Tournament
April 23, 2018The spotlight has shown bright on ODAC softball for several years but especially the past calendar year with Virginia Wesleyan University (39-1, 17-1 ODAC) capturing the 2017 NCAA Division III title. The Marlins have maintained their national top billing -- along with three others receiving national recognition throughout the season -- and occupy the #1 position in the upcoming ODAC Softball Tournament as the nation's top-ranked team for a second straight season.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 32
April 09, 2018Just a few weeks are left in the spring season as teams and athletes gear up for the stretch run. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Kiersten Richardson from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Luke Nussman from Shenandoah baseball, Candace Whittemore from Randolph-Macon softball, Colin Morse from SU baseball, Josh Irby from Lynchburg men's golf, Maggie Kingora from VWU women's golf, Andreas Combos from VWU men's tennis, Keyu Jin at Randolph women's tennis, Jennifer Calascione from Roanoke women's track, Quentin Webert from VWU men's track, Quinn Harlan from RC women's track, Azavier Kirtley from LC men's track, Jess Castelo from Washington and Lee women's lacrosse, and Ian Levin from Hampden-Sydney men's lacrosse.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 31
April 02, 2018We're officially in the stretch run with the turn of the calendar to April. You wouldn't be able to tell from ODAC performances, however, as the athletes have been peaking for several weeks already. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Josh Hill from Guilford men's golf, Mary-Frances Hall from Washington and Lee women's golf, Ian Davies from Roanoke men's lacrosse, Kelsi Trevisan from Lynchburg women's lacrosse, Mara Briggs from RC women's track, Grant Amoateng from Eastern Mennonite men's track, Natalie Deacon from LC women's track, Keyontae Norfleet from Virginia Wesleyan men's track, Matt Hwang from Shenandoah men's tennis, Christina Harris from LC women's tennis, Ryan Duphorn from Randolph-Macon baseball, Madison Glaubke from VWU softball, Colin Selby from R-MC baseball, and Hanna Hull from VWU softball.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 30
March 26, 2018Winter weather persisted for what spring sports hope is the final week of the year. While some sports saw limited contests, that didn't keep performances from hitting the upper echelon. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Will Salva from Roanoke baseball, Sydney Layman from Bridgewater softball, Bailey Hall from Eastern Mennonite baseball, Jakob Keidel from Virginia Wesleyan men's golf, Dani Murray and Jack Hodgson from Washington and Lee women's and men's lacrosse, Ashley Schmitz from Randolph women's tennis, Joe Dillenbeck from BC men's tennis, Dash Dericks from W&L men's track, Mara Briggs from RC women's track, DJ Petty from RAND men's track, Natalie Deacon from Lynchburg women's track, and Kelsi Martin from EMU softball.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 29
March 19, 2018ODAC spring athletes and teams continue to gear up with full conference play on the horizon. The performances over the past week show they're ready for the challenge. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Sean Guida from Roanoke baseball, Kendall Varner from Emory & Henry softball, Ben West from RC baseball, Candace Whittemore from Randolph-Macon softball, Christina Herbert from Bridgewater women's golf, James Mishoe from Guilford men's golf, Cordelia Peters and Jack Taylor from Washington and Lee women's and men's lacrosse, Joe Dillen and Nicole Shifflett from BC men's and women's tennis, Dash Dericks from W&L men's track, Bailey Parks from RC women's track, Alex Dolwick from W&L men's track, and Kaleigh Hinton from W&L women's track
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 28
March 12, 2018Spring sports are officially a full go with outdoor track and golf opening their seasons. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Christina Herbert from Bridgewater women's golf, Sean Puleo from Washington and Lee men's golf, Abby Zorrilla from Shenandoah women's lacrosse, Evan Lombardo from Lynchburg men's lacrosse, Ryan Shepard from BC men's outdoor track, Rachel Murray, Kevin Moran, and Endasia Mitchell from LC outdoor track, Christina Harris from LC women's tennis, Grant Sarver from Randolph-Macon men's tennis, Sydney Reath from Eastern Mennonite softball, Colin Morse from SU baseball, Savannah Wood from R-MC softball, and Joseph Tuzzolo from R-MC baseball.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 27
March 05, 2018Despite some very high winds that knocked out power for much of the state near the weekend, ODAC spring athletes showed they're near mid-season form with some outstanding performances over the past week. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): A.J. Witherell from Washington and Lee men's lacrosse, Dwyer Neal from Bridgewater women's lacrosse, Christina Harris from Lynchburg women's tennis, Harry Shepherd from W&L men's tennis, Michael Bugonowicz from Shenandoah baseball, Amy Large from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Ben Sexton from Emory & Henry baseball, and Hanna Hull from VWU softball.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 26
February 26, 2018Spring sports continue to gear up as the winter season begins its closing overture with NCAA postseason competition. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Anna O'Hara and Sean MacLeish from Bridgewater lacrosse, Brett Dubin from Shenandoah men's tennis, Valerie Marshall from Washington and Lee women's tennis, Makayla Carver from Guilford softball, Jacob Pilarski from Virginia Wesleyan baseball, Hanna Hull from VWU softball, and Zach Roberts from Eastern Mennonite baseball.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 25
February 19, 2018Spring sports are nearly in full action, even with the weather playing games with the past week's schedules. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Kelly Williams from Randolph-Macon women's basketball, Clayton Murtha from Washington and Lee men's basketball, Annie McCorry from Shenandoah women's lacrosse, Garritt Schwarz from Roanoke men's lacrosse, Shep Sims from W&L men's indoor track, Lindsey Baxter from RC women's indoor track, Connor Faint from Eastern Mennonite men's indoor track, Amber Celen from Bridgewater women's indoor track, Leslie Bourgeois from Lynchburg softball, Austin Batten from BC baseball, Hannah Hull from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Colin Selby from R-MC baseball, and Michelle Fleenor from W&L women's tennis.
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Virginia Wesleyan Tops ODAC Softball Preseason Poll
February 08, 2018Two-time defending conference champion Virginia Wesleyan University opens the season as the coaches favorite to add to its league-record 10 overall crowns as the Marlins headline the 2018 ODAC Softball Preseason Poll. VWU collected a perfect 81 points and nine first place votes to lead the 10-team survey.
