2020-21 ODAC Softball News
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VWU's Goldyn, Hull Earn NFCA's Top Two Awards to Lead Postseason Softball Honors
June 04, 2021Virginia Wesleyan University lefty Hanna Hull and catcher Jessica Goldyn added two more awards to their already overflowing stable of honors in 2021 as the Marlins battery was announced as the Schutt Sports/NFCA Pitcher and Player of the Year, respectively, by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday. -
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! Virginia Wesleyan Claims NCAA Division III Softball Title
June 01, 2021Virginia Wesleyan University stands atop the NCAA Division III softball world for the third time in five years as the Marlins recovered from a 3-2 loss to Texas Lutheran University in the second game of the best-of-three championship series with a 9-1 triumph in the winner-take-all third game to lift the NCAA's walnut & bronze prize in Salem, Va.
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Marlins Win Game One of the Softball Championship Series
May 31, 2021Hanna Hull retired 16 of the last 17 batters she faced and Karlee Fretz blasted a three-run first-inning homer to propel Virginia Wesleyan University to a 4-2 victory over Texas Lutheran University in the first game of the best-of-three championships in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship in Salem, Va.
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Goldyn, Seale Power Virginia Wesleyan's Win Over DePauw
May 30, 2021Virginia Wesleyan University catcher Jessica Goldyn went 3-for-3 with a trio of extra-base hits and righty Emily Seale worked five scoreless frames to power the Marlins to a 3-0 victory over DePauw University in one winner's bracket semifinal at the 2021 NCAA Division III Softball Championship in Salem, Va., on Sunday afternoon.
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Goldyn Sets Division III Steals Record in NCAA Win Over Birmingham-Southern
May 29, 2021Virginia Wesleyan University catcher Jessica Goldyn swiped two bags to become the Division III single-season record-holder as the Marlins thumped Birmingham-Southern College, 12-1, to advance to a winner's bracket final of the double-elimination portion of the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament bracket.
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Womack, Hull Propel Marlins to Victory over St. Thomas in NCAA Finals Opener
May 27, 2021Kayla Womack made big plays with her arm and at the dish while Hanna Hull stifled the Tommies' offense to lead Virginia Wesleyan University to a 3-0 victory over the University of St. Thomas (Minn.) in game four of the NCAA Division III Softball Championship in Salem, Va., on Thursday.
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Emory & Henry Dominates Cedar Crest to Advance to Regional Final
May 23, 2021The No. 15 Emory & Henry College Softball Team (29-8) scored eight runs in the second inning on its way to a 12-0 victory against Cedar Crest College (21-5) Sunday afternoon in the Seguin Regional of the 2021 NCAA Division III Tournament. With the win, the Wasps advance for a rematch against the T-No. 2 Bulldogs of Texas Lutheran University in the Regional Championship.
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E&H Falls to TLU, Finishes as Regional Runner-Up
May 23, 2021The No. 15 Emory & Henry College Softball Team (29-9) saw its run in the Seguin Regional of the 2021 NCAA Division III Tournament end at the hands of top-seeded and T-No. 2 nationally-ranked Texas Lutheran University (32-4) Sunday afternoon. With the 10-2 win over the Wasps, the Bulldogs advance to the NCAA Championship Tournament in Salem, Virginia next weekend.
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Marlins Headed to Salem for Title Run with Win Over TCNJ
May 23, 2021The No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan softball team defeated the No. 10 Lions from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Sunday afternoon in exciting fashion to close out the 2021 NCAA Regional Tournament. Hanna Hull came in to the game in the bottom of the sixth and went to work earning a save en route to the Marlins 6-5 win over the Lions.
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Elliott Earns 500th Win as Marlins Down Farmingdale State
May 22, 2021The No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan softball team defeated the Rams of Farmingdale State College on Saturday morning in the 2021 NCAA Regional Tournament hosted at TowneBank Park in Virginia Beach, VA. Head Coach Brandon Elliott earned his 500th career coaching win with the 7-1 victory.
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Wasps Advance in Regionals with Win Over Emmanuel
May 22, 2021The No. 15 Emory & Henry College Softball Team (28-7) kept itself in the ranks of the unbeaten in the 2021 NCAA Division III Seguin Regional with a 5-1 victory over fourth-seeded Emmanuel (Mass.) College (21-5) Saturday afternoon.
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Fretz's Walk-Off Puts Marlins in Driver's Seat for Regional Title
May 22, 2021The No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan softball team defeated the No. 10 Lions from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Saturday evening in exciting fashion to close day two of the 2021 NCAA Regional Tournament. Karlee Fretz hit a 2 RBI single by to defeat the Lions of TCNJ in the bottom of the 8th inning winning 4-3!
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Wasps Fall for First Time to Top-Seeded Texas Lutheran
May 22, 2021The T-No. 2 Texas Lutheran University Softball Team (31-4) scored twice in the second inning and held off multiple rallies by No. 15 Emory & Henry College (28-8) for a 5-0 win in the 2021 NCAA Division III Seguin Regional Saturday night.
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Marlins Top Penn College in NCAA Opener
May 21, 2021The No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan softball team defeated the Wildcats of Penn College on Friday morning in the 2021 NCAA Regional Tournament hosted at TowneBank Park in Virginia Beach, VA.
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E&H Shuts Out Bridgewater State to Open NCAA Play
May 21, 2021The No. 15 Emory & Henry College Softball Team (27-7) got the 2021 NCAA Division III Softball Tournament started with a 4-0 win over Bridgewater State College (17-10-1) Friday afternoon in the Seguin Regional. The Wasps are the #2 seed in the tournament while the Bears are the #5 seed.
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Virginia Wesleyan Joined by Emory & Henry in NCAA Softball Tournament Field
May 17, 2021The NCAA announced the field for the upcoming Division III Softball Championship on Monday afternoon. Virginia Wesleyan University, owners of the ODAC's automatic bid to the 48-team tournament, will be joined by Emory & Henry College, which was selected at-large by the Division III Softball Committee.
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Marlins Earn 14 Total Honors to Lead All-ODAC Softball Awards
May 11, 2021Five-time defending champion Virginia Wesleyan University collected 10 all-conference honors plus four special individual plaudits to headline the 2021 All-ODAC Softball Awards. Marlins catcher Jessica Goldyn earned ODAC Player of the Year laurels, while VWU lefty Hanna Hull garnered ODAC Pitcher of the Year recognition for the fourth time in as many chances. Marlins mentor Brandon Elliott picked up ODAC Coach of the Year honors from his peers, and VWU righty Emily Seale received ODAC Rookie of the Year distinction. University of Lynchburg shortstop Kayla Hugate was tabbed the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete by the league's athletic communications personnel.
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Marlins Earn Fifth Straight ODAC Softball Crown
May 09, 2021Nationally second-ranked and top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan University defeated the University of Lynchburg twice on Sunday afternoon at TownBanke Park in Virginia Beach, winning game one, 4-0, and posting a 9-1 victory in six innings in game two to collect its fifth straight and league-best 13th overall ODAC softball crown.
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VWU's Hull Sets NCAA Division III Wins Record
May 03, 2021Virginia Wesleyan lefty Hanna Hull became the NCAA Division III softball all-time wins leader with the Marlins victory over Shenandoah University in game one of their ODAC Tournament quarterfinal series on Saturday. Hull has now won 125 career games with presumably at least one more opportunity to increase that total as the Marlins move on thru the tournament.
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ODAC Softball Tournament | Eight-Team Field Set
April 28, 2021The 2021 ODAC Softball Tournament has a different look and feel this season with campus sites hosting all games. But what remains unchanged is the team at the top of the field with nationally second-ranked Virginia Wesleyan University earning the #1 seed for a ninth time in as many opportunities.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
April 26, 2021We're into the final week of the regular season for several ODAC sports, with conference athletes putting forth some of the best outings of the season for week 15 reporting. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Justin Woodall from Hamdpen-Sydney baseball, Hanna Hull from Virginia Wesleyan softball; Zach Perkins from Washington and Lee baseball; Lexi Powell from Lynchburg softball, Taylor Garcia from W&L women's tennis, Eric Husselbaugh from Bridgewater men's lacrosse; Alyson Bittinger from Shenandoah women's lacrosse, and Jack Fishwick from Roanoke men's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
April 19, 2021ODAC athletes continue to perform at a high level with week 14 featuring some of the best performances of the year. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Zack Potts from Lynchburg baseball, Alex Braun from Emory & Henry softball, Kevin Navedo from Bridgewater baseball, Jenna Kuczo from Roanoke women's lacrosse, Cameron Derr from E&H softball, Stuart Greenspon from Washington and Lee men's lacrosse, Christine Zalameda from Virginia Wesleyan women's tennis, and Elijah Gregory from Guilford men's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
April 12, 2021With the close of the football season, the first day of ODAC reporting in week 13 features eight athletes that put together some outstanding showings over the past week. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Mitchell Perry from Virginia Wesleyan men's tennis, Christina Harris from Lynchburg women's tennis, Mike Nickles from Randolph-Macon baseball, Arielle Eure from Ferrum softball, Carly Sandler from LYN women's lacrosse, Grayson Thurman from LYN baseball, Madie Rhoads from R-MC softball, and Ryan Kenney from LYN men's lacrosse.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
April 05, 2021Reporting for week 12 features some of the strongest competition of the ODAC spring season. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Jaylon Lee from Eastern Mennonite baseball, Danielle Stewart from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Evan Parks from Roanoke baseball, Brantley Swift from Bridgewater softball, Isaiah Farmer from BC football, Blake Page from Hampden-Sydney football, Kelsi Trevisan from Lynchburg women's lacrosse, Jake Brummett from H-SC men's lacrosse, Gabi Moss from Washington and Lee women's tennis, and Mitchell Perry from VWU men's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
March 29, 2021Weather tried to throw a wrinkle in last week's schedules, but ODAC athletes still showed up and put together some of their best performances of the season in week 11. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Sarah Perry from Randolph women's lacrosse, Quintin Ricci from Lynchburg men's lacrosse, DJ Baylor from Ferrum football, Presley Egbers from Randolph-Macon football, Pearce Bucher from Shenandoah baseball, Sarah Wimer from Bridgewater softball, Justin Woodall from Hampden-Sydney baseball, Michelle Lehan from Lynchburg softball, and Evan Brady and Gabi Moss from Washington and Lee men's and women's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
March 22, 2021ODAC student-athletes continue to show why they're some of the best Division III has to offer with some outstanding showings in week 10. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Allison Wandling from Sweet Briar women's tennis, Tanner Bernard and Will Pickren from Hampden-Sydney football, Tad Dean from Shenandoah baseball, Allie Schwab from Washington and Lee women's lacrosse, Jack Averna from Randolph-Macon men's lacrosse, Madison Glaubke from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Pearce Bucher from SU baseball, Emily Seale from VWU softball, and Dalton Capobianco from Roanoke men's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
March 15, 2021Week nine of the ODAC season featured some stellar performances from conference. Most schools are now in action in all sports, leaving no shortage of competition at league venues. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Allie Schwab from Washington and Lee women's lacrosse, JD Spotts from Randolph-Macon men's lacrosse, Shawn Harris from Bridgewater football, Hunter Taylor from Emory & Henry football, Jessica Goldyn from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Kinston Carson from Lynchburg baseball, Emily Campbell from Eastern Mennonite softball, Hunter Mohr from BC baseball, Valerie Marshall from W&L women's tennis, and Keith Orr from Shenandoah men's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis
March 08, 2021Week eight of the ODAC season features all outdoor sports for the first time this year. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Alex Braun from Emory & Henry softball, Donovan Pinnix from E&H football, Presley Egbers from Randolph-Macon football, Brett Rogers from Lynchburg men's lacrosse, Nic Graziano from Hampden-Sydney baseball, Kayley Cox from LYN softball, Avery Neaves from LYN baseball, Ruth de Souza from Sweet Briar women's tennis, Vincent Oliver from LYN men's tennis, and Emerson Foster from Roanoke women's lacrosse.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, Tennis
March 01, 2021The largest reporting day of the season kicks off Week 7 of ODAC weekly awards. While this is the final report for basketball and swimming ahead of their postseason events this week, baseball and softball continue with the addition of football, lacrosse, and tennis augmenting this week's honorees. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Grayson Overstreet from Emory & Henry football, Jared Medwar from Hampden-Sydney lacrosse, Hanna Hull from Virginia Wesleyan softball, Buzz Anthony from Randolph-Macon men's basketball, Daja Burgee from VWU softball, Trevor O'Neill from Lynchburg men's swimming, Christina Harris from LYN women's tennis, Brett Tharp from Bridgewater football, Kaitlyn Harley from Ferrum women's lacrosse, Owen Tappy from H-SC baseball, Alexis Hoppers from E&H women's basketball, Avery Neaves from LYN baseball, Claire Galloway from LYN women's swimming, and Jack Fishwick from Roanoke men's tennis.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming
February 22, 2021Despite the weather still throwing wrinkles into ODAC schedules, new sports joined the weekly reports with more teams active over this period. With more sports playing, weekly awards reports will now feature on multiple days. Today, men's and women's basketball and men's and women's swimming are joined by baseball an softball. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Hanna Hull from Virginia Wesleyan softball, William Brueggeman from Washington and Lee men's basketball, Kevin Ledford from Roanoke baseball, Jessica Goldyn from VWU softball, Matt Yarbrough from Ferrum baseball, Erin Hughes from W&L women's basketball, Cullen Beach from Bridgewater men's swimming, and Chloe Dewberry from VWU women's swimming.
