Randolph-Macon, Washington and Lee Join Hornets in South Region

SALEM, Va. --- The NCAA recently released its Division III Regional Rankings, and Lynchburg College, Randolph-Macon College and Washington and Lee University were among the ODAC representatives from the South Region in volleyball.  The Hornets are ranked sixth, while the Yellow Jackets and the Generals rounded out the top eight.

The NCAA ranks the top eight teams in each of the eight regions.  Emory College currently owns the top spot in the South region, followed by Southwestern University (Texas), the University of Texas-Dallas, Christopher Newport University and Trinity University (Texas).

The ODAC is also well represented in the NCAA Division III national statistics rankings.  Lynchburg (16-7 overall, 7-2 ODAC) has made its mark on both a team and an individual level.  As a squad, LC ranks 44^th in the country in hitting percentage (.229).  Individually, first-year middle hitter Becca Loftis is eighth in the nation with a .401 hitting percentage.

Emory & Henry sophomore middle hitter Rachel Fertitta is tied for fourth in blocks per set (1.29), 18^th in kills per set (4.13) and 22^nd with a .370 hitting percentage.  Randolph-Macon (19-5, 7-1) also has a player registering in the national statistics.  First-year outside hitter Mallory Carter is recording 0.69 aces per set to rank 46^th.

Aside from the national spotlight, Washington and Lee (15-10, 6-2) is currently on a 10-match winning streak.  Emory & Henry (16-4, 4-3) has won four straight.

Use the links below to view each of the polls and rankings in their entirety.  For more information on ODAC Volleyball, visit the NEW Internet home of the ODAC at www.odaconline.com.

NCAA Division III Regional Rankings
NCAA Division III National Statistics