2012 ODAC Basketball Tournament News
February 26, 2012
For the second time in four seasons, Virginia Wesleyan emerged from a highly competitive ODAC tournament with the league title and the automatic berth in the NCAA event. Virginia Wesleyan turned back Randolph College 65-61 for the ODAC title Sunday at the Civic Center. The Marlins will play in the national postseason for the eighth straight season.
For the second time in four seasons, Virginia Wesleyan emerged from a highly competitive ODAC tournament with the league title and the automatic berth in the NCAA event. Virginia Wesleyan turned back Randolph College 65-61 for the ODAC title Sunday at the Civic Center. The Marlins will play in the national postseason for the eighth straight season.
February 26, 2012
Third-seeded Guilford held #1 Virginia Wesleyan to just 18-percent shooting as the Quakers topped the Marlins, 57-40, to win the 2012 ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament. The title is the 3rd for the GC women's hoops program and its first since the 2002 season. GC heads to the NCAA D-III Tournament.
Third-seeded Guilford held #1 Virginia Wesleyan to just 18-percent shooting as the Quakers topped the Marlins, 57-40, to win the 2012 ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament. The title is the 3rd for the GC women's hoops program and its first since the 2002 season. GC heads to the NCAA D-III Tournament.
February 25, 2012
Virginia Wesleyan battled back from as much as a 10-point deficit late in the second half in defeating Hampden-Sydney , 67-65, in the semifinals finals of the 2012 ODAC Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Marlins move on to face Randolph in the conference title game at 3:30 p.m. It is VWC’s seventh overall championship game appearance and sixth in the last nine seasons.
Virginia Wesleyan battled back from as much as a 10-point deficit late in the second half in defeating Hampden-Sydney , 67-65, in the semifinals finals of the 2012 ODAC Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Marlins move on to face Randolph in the conference title game at 3:30 p.m. It is VWC’s seventh overall championship game appearance and sixth in the last nine seasons.
February 25, 2012
Randolph got big three-pointers from Julius Thomas and Zach Desgain (pictured) down the stretch and a 20-point 16-rebound effort from Derrick Woods-Morrow in knocking off Randolph-Macon, 58-51, for a spot in its second straight ODAC title game. The WildCats will meet Virginia Wesleyan on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
Randolph got big three-pointers from Julius Thomas and Zach Desgain (pictured) down the stretch and a 20-point 16-rebound effort from Derrick Woods-Morrow in knocking off Randolph-Macon, 58-51, for a spot in its second straight ODAC title game. The WildCats will meet Virginia Wesleyan on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
February 25, 2012
A layup by Washington and Lee's Katy Wilson was blocked as time expired and top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan held on for a 60-58 win over fifth-seeded W&L in the semifinals of the ODAC women's basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Salem Civic Center.
A layup by Washington and Lee's Katy Wilson was blocked as time expired and top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan held on for a 60-58 win over fifth-seeded W&L in the semifinals of the ODAC women's basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Salem Civic Center.
February 25, 2012
Gabby Oglesby and Jazlyn Gibbs both scored 16 points in Guilford College's 62-59 overtime win over Eastern Mennonite University in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament semifinals Saturday.
Gabby Oglesby and Jazlyn Gibbs both scored 16 points in Guilford College's 62-59 overtime win over Eastern Mennonite University in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament semifinals Saturday.
February 24, 2012
Juniors Chris Astorga and Chris Teasley combined for 38 points on 13-of-23 shots from the field Friday to power Virginia Wesleyan College's No. 1 seeded Marlins to an 87-63 victory over Washingtonn & Lee University's Generals in the quarterfinal round of the 2012 ODAC championship tournament at the Civic Center.
Juniors Chris Astorga and Chris Teasley combined for 38 points on 13-of-23 shots from the field Friday to power Virginia Wesleyan College's No. 1 seeded Marlins to an 87-63 victory over Washingtonn & Lee University's Generals in the quarterfinal round of the 2012 ODAC championship tournament at the Civic Center.
February 24, 2012
Hampden-Sydney coupled some hot shooting offense with a defensive effort that held Lynchburg to 28-percent shooting as the Tigers defeated the Hornets, 82-60, in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. H-SC moves on to face Virginia Wesleyan in the semifinals on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Hampden-Sydney coupled some hot shooting offense with a defensive effort that held Lynchburg to 28-percent shooting as the Tigers defeated the Hornets, 82-60, in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. H-SC moves on to face Virginia Wesleyan in the semifinals on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
February 24, 2012
Eastern Mennonite made a pair of game-tying three pointers in the final 10 seconds of regulation, but it wasn't enough as Randolph-Macon topped the Royals, 99-91, in overtime of the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament Friday evening in Salem, Va.
Eastern Mennonite made a pair of game-tying three pointers in the final 10 seconds of regulation, but it wasn't enough as Randolph-Macon topped the Royals, 99-91, in overtime of the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament Friday evening in Salem, Va.
February 24, 2012
Colton Hunt dropped in a tournament-high 29 points on Friday evening to help Randolph defeat Guilford, 75-53, in the final quarterfinal of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The WildCats move on to face Randolph-Macon College in the semifinals on Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Colton Hunt dropped in a tournament-high 29 points on Friday evening to help Randolph defeat Guilford, 75-53, in the final quarterfinal of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The WildCats move on to face Randolph-Macon College in the semifinals on Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
February 23, 2012
Top seeded Virginia Wesleyan held #8 Lynchburg to 30-percent shooting as the Marlins moved on to the semifinals with a 78-61 win over the Hornets in the first quarterfinal of the ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament. VWC moves on to face #5 Washington and Lee in the semifinals on Saturday.
Top seeded Virginia Wesleyan held #8 Lynchburg to 30-percent shooting as the Marlins moved on to the semifinals with a 78-61 win over the Hornets in the first quarterfinal of the ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament. VWC moves on to face #5 Washington and Lee in the semifinals on Saturday.
February 23, 2012
The Washington and Lee women's basketball team shot 57.7 percent (15-26) in the second half to defeat Randolph-Macon, 78-69, in the ODAC quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon at the Salem Civic Center.
The Washington and Lee women's basketball team shot 57.7 percent (15-26) in the second half to defeat Randolph-Macon, 78-69, in the ODAC quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon at the Salem Civic Center.
February 23, 2012
Eastern Mennonite took over midway through the first half of the ODAC Quarterfinal game Thursday and came away with a 63-55 win over Roanoke. The Royals advance to the Semifinals and will play Saturday against either #3 Guilford or #6 Bridgewater at 3:00pm.
Eastern Mennonite took over midway through the first half of the ODAC Quarterfinal game Thursday and came away with a 63-55 win over Roanoke. The Royals advance to the Semifinals and will play Saturday against either #3 Guilford or #6 Bridgewater at 3:00pm.
February 23, 2012
Gabby Oglesby and Jazlyn Gibbs both scored 20 points in Guilford College's 78-63 victory over Bridgewater College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament quarterfinal Thursday night at the Salem Civic Center.
Gabby Oglesby and Jazlyn Gibbs both scored 20 points in Guilford College's 78-63 victory over Bridgewater College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament quarterfinal Thursday night at the Salem Civic Center.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
February 23, 2012
Virginia Wesleyan's D.J. Woodmore garnered the player of the year honors as part of the men's all-conference awards. The Marlins’ Dave Macedo was tabbed the coach of the year, while Guilford's Will Freeman received top rookie accolades. Randolph's Colton Hunt was selected as the scholar-athlete for the second-straight season.
Virginia Wesleyan's D.J. Woodmore garnered the player of the year honors as part of the men's all-conference awards. The Marlins’ Dave Macedo was tabbed the coach of the year, while Guilford's Will Freeman received top rookie accolades. Randolph's Colton Hunt was selected as the scholar-athlete for the second-straight season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
February 22, 2012
GC's Gabby Oglesby headlines the All-ODAC Women’s Basketball Teams as she was tabbed the Player of the Year. VWC took home two major awards as Stephany Dunmyer was named Coach of the Year and Sarah Seipp earned Rookie of the Year accolades. W&L's Becca Bolton was selected as the Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
GC's Gabby Oglesby headlines the All-ODAC Women’s Basketball Teams as she was tabbed the Player of the Year. VWC took home two major awards as Stephany Dunmyer was named Coach of the Year and Sarah Seipp earned Rookie of the Year accolades. W&L's Becca Bolton was selected as the Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
February 21, 2012
Ninth-seeded Washington and Lee shot nearly 77-percent from the field in the second half as the Generals earned a 67-50 win over #8 Emory & Henry in the first round of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. W&L moves on to face top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan in the quarterfinals at 1:00 p.m. in Salem on Friday.
Ninth-seeded Washington and Lee shot nearly 77-percent from the field in the second half as the Generals earned a 67-50 win over #8 Emory & Henry in the first round of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. W&L moves on to face top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan in the quarterfinals at 1:00 p.m. in Salem on Friday.
February 21, 2012
R.J. Sims (pictured) and Andrew Thorne combined for 46 points to help Eastern Mennonite defeat crosstown foe Bridgewater, 79-65, in the first round of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The Royals, seeded seventh in the tournament, move on to face second-seeded Randolph-Macon in the quarterfinals at 6:00 p.m. on Friday in the Salem Civic Center.
R.J. Sims (pictured) and Andrew Thorne combined for 46 points to help Eastern Mennonite defeat crosstown foe Bridgewater, 79-65, in the first round of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The Royals, seeded seventh in the tournament, move on to face second-seeded Randolph-Macon in the quarterfinals at 6:00 p.m. on Friday in the Salem Civic Center.
February 21, 2012
Randolph needed every one of Colton Hunt's (pictured) 26 points on Tuesday evening as the WildCats held firm and made free throws down the stretch to outlast Roanoke, 69-62, in the first round of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. Sixth-seeded Randolph moves on to face #3 Guilford in the quarterfinals at 8:00 p.m. on Friday in Salem.
Randolph needed every one of Colton Hunt's (pictured) 26 points on Tuesday evening as the WildCats held firm and made free throws down the stretch to outlast Roanoke, 69-62, in the first round of the ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. Sixth-seeded Randolph moves on to face #3 Guilford in the quarterfinals at 8:00 p.m. on Friday in Salem.
ODAC PODCAST
February 21, 2012
The ODAC basketball and indoor track championships are on tap for this week, leaving no shortage of topics for Brad and J.J. to consider. They discuss the pairings in men's and women's hoops, and talk with Washington and Lee women's track coach Nate Hoey about the indoor championships at Liberty on Friday.
The ODAC basketball and indoor track championships are on tap for this week, leaving no shortage of topics for Brad and J.J. to consider. They discuss the pairings in men's and women's hoops, and talk with Washington and Lee women's track coach Nate Hoey about the indoor championships at Liberty on Friday.
February 19, 2012
Virginia Wesleyan finished its ODAC regular season with a pair of victories on the final weekend to lock up the top seed in the 2012 ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. Randolph-Macon will play as the second seed as the Yellow Jackets look to repeat as conference champions. Guilford, Hampden-Sydney and Lynchburg round out the top five seeds heading to Salem.
Virginia Wesleyan finished its ODAC regular season with a pair of victories on the final weekend to lock up the top seed in the 2012 ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. Randolph-Macon will play as the second seed as the Yellow Jackets look to repeat as conference champions. Guilford, Hampden-Sydney and Lynchburg round out the top five seeds heading to Salem.
February 18, 2012
The final day of the regular season provided plenty of movement within the standings that resulted in three different ties within the ranks. Virginia Wesleyan and Eastern Mennonite finished deadlocked at 17-3 following Saturday's contest. The Marlins enter the tourney as the top seed thanks to its 2-0 record head-to-head with the Royals during the regular season.
The final day of the regular season provided plenty of movement within the standings that resulted in three different ties within the ranks. Virginia Wesleyan and Eastern Mennonite finished deadlocked at 17-3 following Saturday's contest. The Marlins enter the tourney as the top seed thanks to its 2-0 record head-to-head with the Royals during the regular season.
ODAC PODCAST
February 17, 2012
Swimming kicked off the winter championship season, and there are two more on the horizon as Brad and J.J. dive into discussions about the ODAC basketball tournaments and the indoor track championships. VWC women's hoops coach, Stephany Dunmyer, talks about the women's ranks, and Shenandoah runner Amy Smith chats about track.
Swimming kicked off the winter championship season, and there are two more on the horizon as Brad and J.J. dive into discussions about the ODAC basketball tournaments and the indoor track championships. VWC women's hoops coach, Stephany Dunmyer, talks about the women's ranks, and Shenandoah runner Amy Smith chats about track.