Interview with Randolph-Macon's Bill Rogers
A pair of championships are in the books with four more set to
be decided this coming weekend. Brad and J.J. discuss each of
the ODAC championship matchups set for this weekend in field
hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball.
They also had a chance to chat with Randolph-Macon volleyball head
coach, Bill Rogers, to learn more about the Yellow Jackets'
program. Coach Rogers dives into the path his squad took to
becoming the ODAC's top seed, and gives us all some insight
into the tournament as a whole. His Yellow Jackets square off
against Guilford College in one of two quarterfinals set to begin
at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6. The second set of
quarterfinals begins at 6:30 p.m., following the announcement of
the volleyball all-conference teams. Saturday features both
semifinal contests at 11:00 a.m., followed by the championship
match at 3:30 p.m. All matches take place in the gymnasium at
Hollins University.
The 2009 ODAC Field Hockey Championship features Eastern Mennonite
University and Lynchburg College. The Royals defeated
Washington and Lee University, 3-1, to score its place in the
finals. The Hornets came back to defeat Randolph-Macon, 3-1,
for the right to host the title game. Saturday's championship
is set for 2:00 p.m. at Shellenberger Field on Lynchburg's
campus.
Roanoke College and Lynchburg will be meeting to decide the 2009
ODAC men's soccer champion. The Maroons punched their ticket
by advancing 4-2 on penalty kicks against Virginia Wesleyan.
The two squads were deadlocked, 1-1, through 110 minutes of play,
forcing the spot kicks. Lynchburg scored twice in the second
half to defeat Hampden-Sydney, 2-1, and earn the hosting
responsibilities for the finals. Game time of the men's
soccer championship is set for 7:00 p.m. under the lights at
Shellenberger Field.
ODAC women's soccer pits the top two seeds in the original
field. Virginia Wesleyan ran the table as the No. 1 seed,
earning its championship hosting opportunity with a 5-1 win over
Roanoke. Washington and Lee will travel to Virginia Beach
after defeating Lynchburg, 2-1, in Lexington. An 88th minute
goal from Allie Espina paved the way for the Generals. The
women's soccer championship is set for 1:30 p.m at Foster Field on
Virginia Wesleyan's campus.
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ODAC Podcast
- November 5, 2009