2012-13 ODAC Women's soccer News
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LC's Sadowski, VWC's Edelman Named NSCAA All-Americans
December 05, 2012Lynchburg College defender Rachel Sadowski and Virginia Wesleyan College forward Jessica Edelman were recognized as NSCAA All-Americans earlier this week. Sadowski garnered a spot on the first team, while Edelman was tabbed to the second team. This is first All-American honor for Sadowski and the second for Edelman. -
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 Falls to Johns Hopkins in NCAA Tournament Third Round
November 17, 2012Lynchburg College women's soccer hadn't lost a game all season coming into its third round contest against Johns Hopkins University in the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Blue Jays got the best of the Hornets on Saturday by a 3-1 scoreline, making LC's first loss of the season also the capper to its season. The Hornets finished with a 21-1-3 record, tied for the most wins in program history.
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Rhodes' Blast Leads Way to Lynchburg Win in NCAA Second Round
November 11, 2012Nikkie Rhodes blasted a 35-yard free kick into the side netting (pictured above) to record the first of two Hornet goals as Lynchburg College defeated Montclair State University, 2-0, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. LC moves on to face Johns Hopkins University in the round of 16, which is scheduled to begin next weekend.
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Marlins Fall to Rowan in First Round of NCAA Tournament
November 10, 2012A return to Baltimore for NCAA Division III Championship women's soccer tournament action had an all too familiar outcome for Virginia Wesleyan College on Saturday. Despite producing a strong effort in both halves, the Marlins came ended up on the short end of a 1-0 score against Rowan University in the first round of postseason play.
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Hornets Advance in NCAA Tournament on Dupuy's Goal
November 10, 2012Lynchburg sophomore Dessi Dupuy (pictured) tallied the game's only goal in the 68th minute to help the Hornets defeat Frostburg State University, 1-0, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. LC moves on to face Montclair State University on Sunday in second round action. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. in Lynchburg.
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Virginia Wesleyan's Witmer Leads ODAC Women’s Soccer Awards
November 06, 2012Three Marlins took home major honors as part of the 2012 ODAC Women’s Soccer Awards on Tuesday morning. Virginia Wesleyan College senior defender Krista Witmer was named the ODAC Player of the Year, while classmate Jess Edelman collected the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award. VWC freshman Kerry Knauss was tabbed the ODAC Rookie of the Year. Bridgewater College head coach Mike Van Horn earned ODAC Coach of the Year laurels.
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Lynchburg, Virginia Wesleyan Set for NCAA Women's Soccer Action
November 05, 2012Lynchburg College knew it was in the NCAA's field of 64 teams thanks to its ODAC title, which earned the Hornets an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. But Virginia Wesleyan College wasn't a lock for entry...until the Marlins' institution popped up on the selection show. Both LC and VWC will compete on the national stage, with Lynchburg playing host to a four-team pod that covers play thru the first two rounds. The Marlins head north to Johns Hopkins University.
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Lynchburg Wins 11th ODAC Women's Soccer Title
November 04, 2012Lynchburg College women's soccer scored once in each half as the Hornets collected their 11th overall and third straight ODAC title with a 2-0 win over Bridgewater College on Saturday afternoon. LC earns the ODAC's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, which begins play next week. The tournament selection show is set for 1:30 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 Women's Soccer Pairings Set
October 24, 2012Virginia Wesleyan College is one of two undefeated teams to enter the 2012 ODAC Women's Soccer Tournament, with the Marlins owning the top seed in the eight-team field. The top three seeds in this year's postseason event have combined for just one loss.
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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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Three Women's Soccer Teams in NCAA Regional Rankings
October 18, 2012The NCAA released its first set of regional rankings for the fall team sports (except football) on Wednesday with the ODAC earning solid representation throughout. In women's soccer, Lynchburg College sits second in the South Atlantic Region, followed closely by Virginia Wesleyan College (5th) and Washington and Lee University (7th).
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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 Spotlight Athlete of the Week: Dessi Dupuy, LC Women's Soccer
October 10, 2012Lynchburg College women's soccer player Dessi Dupuy lit up the record books with 27 goals as a freshman in 2011. She has continued her scoring ways into her second season at LC, including a pair of goals to help the Hornets to two conference wins last week. One of her efforts came with just 52 seconds remaining in double-overtime against Bridgewater Colllege, giving LC a 1-0 win over the Eagles.
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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 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: Dr. Todd Olsen Previews Lynchburg Women's Soccer
August 30, 2012Lynchburg College women's soccer coach, Dr. Todd Olsen, previews his team coming into the 2012 season. His Hornets were selected #1 in the 2012 ODAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll after claiming the program's second straight and 10th overall ODAC crown.
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Lynchburg Leads ODAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
August 28, 2012Lynchburg secured a dozen first place votes on the way to 144 total points to top the 2012 ODAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll. Virginia Wesleyan secured the remaining top nod as part of 130 tallies. Washington and Lee sits third with 118 points while Roanoke (110) and Bridgewater (106) also eclipsed the century mark in fourth and fifth position, respectively (full poll results below).
