2014-15 ODAC Field Hockey News
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Generals Name Wills New Field Hockey Head Coach
April 07, 2015Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the appointment of Gina Wills as head field hockey coach and associate professor of physical education effective June 1. Wills comes to W&L from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., where she served as the head field hockey coach for the last eight years. -
ODAC Fall Sportsmanship Teams Announced
January 08, 2015The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2014-15 ODAC Sportsmanship Teams in each of the fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the sixth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship. Seventy-five athletes were honored this season.
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Bridgewater's Augsburger Leads ODAC NFHCA Honorees
December 01, 2014Bridgewater College midfielder Caroline Augsburger earned a spot on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-America Second Team, becoming just first Eagle field hockey to earn such a recognition. She's the program's fifth all-time All-American and the lone athlete on the list from the ODAC this season. She is one of five to receive NFHCA All-South Region honors.
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BC's Augsburger, Kenyon Highlight ODAC Field Hockey Awards
November 12, 2014Bridgewater College received a pair of special honors as part of the All-ODAC Field Hockey Awards. Eagles' midfielder Caroline Augsburger was tabbed the ODAC Player of the Year, while BC mentor Allyson Kenyon earned ODAC Coach of the Year laurels. Shenandoah University goalkeeper Jenna Rampale garnered ODAC Rookie of the Year honors, while Virginia Wesleyan College defender Tanya Puccio was recognized as the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Scholar-Athlete.
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Centre Defeats Lynchburg in NCAA Field Hockey First Round
November 12, 2014Cole Jordan scored the game winner eight minutes into overtime to lift Centre College to a 2-1 victory over Lynchburg College Wednesday in the first round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament on Shellenberger Field.
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Lynchburg Enters NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament
November 09, 2014There was no question that Lynchburg College would be in the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament, but location was a mystery. That answer was provided on Sunday evening as the Hornets were selected to host a first round contest. Centre College will make the trip to the Hill City for a showdown with the Hornets on Wednesday.
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Lynchburg Tops Bridgewater for Ninth-Straight ODAC Field Hockey Title
November 08, 2014Top-seeded Lynchburg College earned its ninth-straight Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Bridgewater College in the finals of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Field Hockey Tournament.
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ODAC Players of the Week: November 3, 2014
November 03, 2014We're in the middle of three tournaments with one left to start and one championship completed. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Ashley Cross, SU (FH); John Byrd, RMC (FB); Rennel Marshall, E&H (FB); Danielle Burris, SU (WSOC); Christopher Fisher, RC (MSOC); Courtney Lowers, RMC (VB); Brian Burt, HSC (MG); Jessica Richardson, E&H (WSW); John Kirby Jr., GBORO (MSW).
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ODAC Field Hockey Tournament Pairings Set
October 29, 2014Lynchburg College earned the top spot in the 2014 ODAC Field Hockey Tournament in the sport’s six-team format for the sixth-consecutive year after winning each of its eight league contests. Bridgewater College lost just once throughout the ODAC regular season, which affords the Eagles the second seed and a quarterfinal bye with LC into the semifinals.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014Just a few games remain before tournament seeds are set, and performances have never been better as teams look to make a push. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Bobby Brajdic, RMC (MSW); Michaela Nolte, E&H (WSW); Carrie Jacobs, RMC (FH); Marc Dinkel, RC (MSOC); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WG); Nash Nance, HSC (FB); Anna Lausberg, W&L (VB); Clint Peregoy, E&H (FB); Jade Woll, LC (WSOC).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 20, 2014
October 20, 2014Big games this past week lent to some big performances, which had an affect on the ODAC standings. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Caroline Holloway, W&L (WG); Holton Walker, HSC (FB); Shannon Strosser, BC (FH); John Carrick, W&L (FB); Kyle Fuller, RMC (MG); Julia Baca, BC (WS); Troy Jurney, RAND (MS); Jordan Templin, RAND (VB); Kat Lehman, EMU (XC); Ryan Gehman, EMU (XC); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (WSW); John Womack, W&L (MSW).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 13, 2014
October 13, 2014Men's and women's swimming opened their schedules, adding to the mid-season performances from the fall sports. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Nash Nance, HSC (FB); Kelsey Link, LC (FH); Tre'von Lightfoot, E&H (FB); Marin Warring, BC (WG); Conley Hurst, W&L (MG); Catherine Major, SU (WS); Chris Cooke, VWC (MS); Noah Schammel, W&L (MSW); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (WSW); Ray Parsons, SU (MXC); Dorothy Earner, SU (WXC); Courtney Lowers, RMC (VB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 6, 2014
October 06, 2014Football may have just started its conference slate, but we're at the midway point for other fall sports. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Liza Freed, W&L (WG); Ty Palmer, GC (MG); Kerri Dalton, RC (WXC); Marc Dinkel, RC (MS); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Courtney Gillette, LC (FH); De'Eric Bell, GC (FB); Jordan Templin, RAND (VB); Satiir Stevenson, GC (FB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014One month of games and events is in the books. ODAC teams and student-athletes continue to ramp up their play as tournaments draw near. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Ryan Gehman, EMU (MXC); Darrick Gore, BC (FB); Alex Lambert, VWC (VB); Matt Perno, CUA (FB); Marin Warring, BC (WG); Tanner Gross, GC (MG); Caroline Hahn, W&L (WS); Max Chacon, BC (MS); Caroline Augsburger, BC (FH).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014All ODAC fall sports have entered the ODAC portion of their schedules as the calendar turns to fall. Athletes are just where they should be at this time of year -- in mid-season form. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Isaac Arrington, VWC (MS); Kat Lehman, EMU (WXC); Ryan Gehman, EMU (MXC); Shelbi Holloman, RC (FH); Alex Taylor, RC (MG); Mary-Frances Hall, W&L (WG); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Mackenzie Shand, W&L (VB); Josh White, SU (FB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 15, 2014
September 15, 2014Men's and women's golf joined the ranks over the past week, adding more action for fans to follow across the ODAC. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Alana Babington, W&L (WXC); Katerina DeSimone, RC (FH); Rob Sandidge, GC (MS); Angela Bosco, LC (WS); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WG); Roth Healey, E&H (FB); Alex Mariona, RAND (VB); Brennan Lloyd, SU (MG).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 8, 2014
September 08, 2014Weather tried to ruin the weekend, but the ODAC's student-athletes didn't let it phase them, as evidenced by their performances. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Maggie Waxter, W&L (FH); Kevin Saxton, E&H (FB); Alex Kinzer, W&L (VB); Jordan Farmer, GC (FB); Alan Babington, W&L (WXC); Mac Strehler, W&L (MXC); Angela Bosco, LC (WS); C.J. Stevens, RAND (MS).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 2, 2014
September 02, 2014The season started with a bang for several ODAC schools, with some athletes already competing likes it's mid-season. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Kat Lehman, EMU (WXC); Alenka Ferrufino, BC (FH); Luke Moore, LC (MSOC); Courtney Lowers, R-MC (VB); Brittany Hammons, RAND (WSOC).
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Lynchburg Tops ODAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll
August 25, 2014Lynchburg College collected eight first place votes and 64 total points to lead the 2014 ODAC Field Hockey preseason poll. Randolph-Macon College picked up 55 tallies, including the remaining top consideration. Bridgewater College edged out Shenandoah University by one point with 45 markers to take the third position.
