2013 ODAC Basketball Tournament News
February 24, 2013
Randolph-Macon College shot 54.9-percent from the field and saw four Yellow Jackets score in double figures as R-MC defeated Virginia Wesleyan College, 75-64, to claim its second ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament title in the last three years. Randolph-Macon will make its fourth straight trip to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament via the conference's automatic bid.
Randolph-Macon College shot 54.9-percent from the field and saw four Yellow Jackets score in double figures as R-MC defeated Virginia Wesleyan College, 75-64, to claim its second ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament title in the last three years. Randolph-Macon will make its fourth straight trip to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament via the conference's automatic bid.
February 24, 2013
Guilford College guard Brittany Atwater sunk a runner in the lane with seven-seconds to play to put the Quakers ahead 61-59, a margin which proved championship-clinching as Eastern Mennonite University's last-second attempt fell off the front rim to secure Guilford's second straight ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament crown.
Guilford College guard Brittany Atwater sunk a runner in the lane with seven-seconds to play to put the Quakers ahead 61-59, a margin which proved championship-clinching as Eastern Mennonite University's last-second attempt fell off the front rim to secure Guilford's second straight ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament crown.
February 23, 2013
Virginia Wesleyan College built a 13-point halftime advantage and withstood an Randolph College run that brought the WildCats to within two points to punch its ticket to a second straight ODAC title game appearance via a 78-68 scoreline. VWC, winners of the 2012 crown, meet Randolph-Macon College at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in Salem.
Virginia Wesleyan College built a 13-point halftime advantage and withstood an Randolph College run that brought the WildCats to within two points to punch its ticket to a second straight ODAC title game appearance via a 78-68 scoreline. VWC, winners of the 2012 crown, meet Randolph-Macon College at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in Salem.
February 23, 2013
Clutch free throws down the stretch from Connor Sullivan propelled Randolph-Macon College to a 64-59 victory over Hampden-Sydney College en route to the ODAC Basketball Tournament Championship final. The Yellow Jackets go in search of their second league title in three years, and will have to defeat Virginia Wesleyan College at 3:30 p.m. in Salem to earn it.
Clutch free throws down the stretch from Connor Sullivan propelled Randolph-Macon College to a 64-59 victory over Hampden-Sydney College en route to the ODAC Basketball Tournament Championship final. The Yellow Jackets go in search of their second league title in three years, and will have to defeat Virginia Wesleyan College at 3:30 p.m. in Salem to earn it.
February 23, 2013
The EMU basketball women have earned a trip to the ODAC Championship game for the first time since 2004, as they got past fifth-seeded Lynchburg College on Saturday, 84-77 in overtime. The top-seeded Royals had a 6-0 run early in OT to take the lead and never gave it up.
The EMU basketball women have earned a trip to the ODAC Championship game for the first time since 2004, as they got past fifth-seeded Lynchburg College on Saturday, 84-77 in overtime. The top-seeded Royals had a 6-0 run early in OT to take the lead and never gave it up.
February 23, 2013
Senior Brittany Atwater scored a career- and game-high 25 points in Guilford College's 75-61 victory over Virginia Wesleyan College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Basketball Tournament semifinal Saturday. The Quakers head to their second straight ODAC title game on Sunday.
Senior Brittany Atwater scored a career- and game-high 25 points in Guilford College's 75-61 victory over Virginia Wesleyan College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Basketball Tournament semifinal Saturday. The Quakers head to their second straight ODAC title game on Sunday.
February 22, 2013
Top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan held off the Runnin Royals in the ODAC Tournament Quarterfinals with an 83-65 win to advance to the semifinals. The Marlins will face Randolph College on Saturday at 6:00pm.
Top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan held off the Runnin Royals in the ODAC Tournament Quarterfinals with an 83-65 win to advance to the semifinals. The Marlins will face Randolph College on Saturday at 6:00pm.
February 22, 2013
The Randolph College men's basketball team fired 42.9 percent from downtown Friday afternoon, connecting on nine threes as the WildCats earned a 76-57 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament Quarterfinal victory over Lynchburg College at the Salem Civic Center.
The Randolph College men's basketball team fired 42.9 percent from downtown Friday afternoon, connecting on nine threes as the WildCats earned a 76-57 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament Quarterfinal victory over Lynchburg College at the Salem Civic Center.
February 22, 2013
The #12 Hampden-Sydney Basketball team, seeded #2 in the ODAC Tournament, used an 18-2 run over six minutes spanning the two halves to build a 15-point lead en route to a 72-49 win over the #10 seed Roanoke College Maroons.
The #12 Hampden-Sydney Basketball team, seeded #2 in the ODAC Tournament, used an 18-2 run over six minutes spanning the two halves to build a 15-point lead en route to a 72-49 win over the #10 seed Roanoke College Maroons.
February 22, 2013
Marcus Badger buried a jumper with 35 seconds to play and then blocked a would-be game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds to propel Randolph-Macon College to a 57-56 triumph over Guilford College. The win setups up R-MC for a semifinal showdown with Hampden-Sydney College at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Salem Civic Center.
Marcus Badger buried a jumper with 35 seconds to play and then blocked a would-be game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds to propel Randolph-Macon College to a 57-56 triumph over Guilford College. The win setups up R-MC for a semifinal showdown with Hampden-Sydney College at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Salem Civic Center.
February 21, 2013
Top-seeded Eastern Mennonite defeated Washington and Lee, 68-58, in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday. EMU will now face sixth-seeded Lynchburg College in the semifinals on Saturday at 1:00pm.
Top-seeded Eastern Mennonite defeated Washington and Lee, 68-58, in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday. EMU will now face sixth-seeded Lynchburg College in the semifinals on Saturday at 1:00pm.
February 21, 2013
The fifth-seeded Lynchburg College women's basketball team made school history, winning its first game at the Salem Civic Center, 51-47, over fourth-seeded Bridgewater College on a pair of free throws by sophomore Shannon Allan with three seconds remaining.
The fifth-seeded Lynchburg College women's basketball team made school history, winning its first game at the Salem Civic Center, 51-47, over fourth-seeded Bridgewater College on a pair of free throws by sophomore Shannon Allan with three seconds remaining.
February 21, 2013
Junior Gabby Oglesby totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds in Guilford College's convincing 76-48 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament quarterfinal win over Randolph-Macon College Thursday in the Salem Civic Center.
Junior Gabby Oglesby totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds in Guilford College's convincing 76-48 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament quarterfinal win over Randolph-Macon College Thursday in the Salem Civic Center.
February 21, 2013
Rookie Kelly Jones made her Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament debut an impressive one as she scored a season-high 18 points to lead Virginia Wesleyan College to a 60-47 victory over Shenandoah University at the Civic Center. The six three-pointers she made tie the ODAC Tournament single-game record.
Rookie Kelly Jones made her Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament debut an impressive one as she scored a season-high 18 points to lead Virginia Wesleyan College to a 60-47 victory over Shenandoah University at the Civic Center. The six three-pointers she made tie the ODAC Tournament single-game record.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
February 21, 2013
A pair of WildCats accounted for three of the major awards as part of the 2013 All-ODAC Men's Basketball Teams. Randolph guard Colton Hunt took home Kurt Axe Memorial Player of the Year honors and the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award. Randolph mentor Clay Nunley earned Bob Johnson Coach of the Year laurels, while Washington and Lee forward Andrew Franz was selected the ODAC Rookie of the Year.
A pair of WildCats accounted for three of the major awards as part of the 2013 All-ODAC Men's Basketball Teams. Randolph guard Colton Hunt took home Kurt Axe Memorial Player of the Year honors and the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award. Randolph mentor Clay Nunley earned Bob Johnson Coach of the Year laurels, while Washington and Lee forward Andrew Franz was selected the ODAC Rookie of the Year.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
February 20, 2013
Bridgewater guard Jessica Mullen headlines the 2013 All-ODAC Women's Basketball Teams as the Eagles' standout was tabbed the ODAC Player of the Year in a vote of the league's head coaches. Eastern Mennonite mentor Kevin Griffin was named the ODAC Coach of the Year, while Randolph-Macon forward Katie Anderson earned ODAC Rookie of the Year accolades. Washington and Lee forward Katy Wilson earned recognition as the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Bridgewater guard Jessica Mullen headlines the 2013 All-ODAC Women's Basketball Teams as the Eagles' standout was tabbed the ODAC Player of the Year in a vote of the league's head coaches. Eastern Mennonite mentor Kevin Griffin was named the ODAC Coach of the Year, while Randolph-Macon forward Katie Anderson earned ODAC Rookie of the Year accolades. Washington and Lee forward Katy Wilson earned recognition as the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
February 19, 2013
EMU's Owen Longacre hit two free throws with 20 seconds left, providing the final scoring in a 58-52 Royals win. Eastern Mennonite knocks off the No. 8 Generals in the ODAC Tournament First Round, and advances into the ODAC Quarterfinals to play top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan.
EMU's Owen Longacre hit two free throws with 20 seconds left, providing the final scoring in a 58-52 Royals win. Eastern Mennonite knocks off the No. 8 Generals in the ODAC Tournament First Round, and advances into the ODAC Quarterfinals to play top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan.
February 19, 2013
The fifth-seeded Lynchburg College men's basketball team hit 14 three-pointers and cruised to a 90-65 victory Tuesday evening over #12 Shenandoah University in the first round of the 2013 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship Tournament.
The fifth-seeded Lynchburg College men's basketball team hit 14 three-pointers and cruised to a 90-65 victory Tuesday evening over #12 Shenandoah University in the first round of the 2013 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship Tournament.
February 19, 2013
The Roanoke College men's basketball team defeated Bridgewater College 76-68 in the opening round of the 2013 ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The Maroons advance with a record of 11-15, while the Eagles end their season with a mark of 14-12.
The Roanoke College men's basketball team defeated Bridgewater College 76-68 in the opening round of the 2013 ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. The Maroons advance with a record of 11-15, while the Eagles end their season with a mark of 14-12.
February 19, 2013
GC's Matt McCarthy scored all of his team-high 17 points in a six-minute stretch of the second half to spark Guilford College's 70-60 comeback victory over Emory & Henry College Tuesday in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament first round game.
GC's Matt McCarthy scored all of his team-high 17 points in a six-minute stretch of the second half to spark Guilford College's 70-60 comeback victory over Emory & Henry College Tuesday in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament first round game.
February 18, 2013
The Washington and Lee women's basketball team shot 75.0 percent (18-24) from the field in the first half to take a 42-23 lead into halftime en route to a 69-48 victory over Emory & Henry in ODAC Tournament first round action on Monday at the Warner Center.
The Washington and Lee women's basketball team shot 75.0 percent (18-24) from the field in the first half to take a 42-23 lead into halftime en route to a 69-48 victory over Emory & Henry in ODAC Tournament first round action on Monday at the Warner Center.
February 18, 2013
The fifth-seeded Lynchburg College women's basketball team defeated a pesky Randolph College squad Monday evening 83-70 in the first round of the 2013 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship Tournament. The Hornets advance to the quarterfinals where LC will face #4 Bridgewater College Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center.
The fifth-seeded Lynchburg College women's basketball team defeated a pesky Randolph College squad Monday evening 83-70 in the first round of the 2013 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship Tournament. The Hornets advance to the quarterfinals where LC will face #4 Bridgewater College Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center.
February 18, 2013
The Randolph-Macon women's basketball team defeated Roanoke College, 72-64, in the first round of the 2013 ODAC Championship Tournament on Monday night. The Yellow Jackets will face Guilford College on Thursday in Salem, Va. at 6:00 p.m.
The Randolph-Macon women's basketball team defeated Roanoke College, 72-64, in the first round of the 2013 ODAC Championship Tournament on Monday night. The Yellow Jackets will face Guilford College on Thursday in Salem, Va. at 6:00 p.m.
February 18, 2013
Sixth-seeded Shenandoah University punched its ticket to Salem with a 69-64 ODAC Tournament opening round victory over No. 11 Hollins Monday evening. Shenandoah (12-14) moves on to the women's tournament quarterfinals, where it will face No. 3 Virginia Wesleyan in the 8:00pm game Thursday evening.
Sixth-seeded Shenandoah University punched its ticket to Salem with a 69-64 ODAC Tournament opening round victory over No. 11 Hollins Monday evening. Shenandoah (12-14) moves on to the women's tournament quarterfinals, where it will face No. 3 Virginia Wesleyan in the 8:00pm game Thursday evening.
February 17, 2013
The pairings for the ODAC men's and women's basketball tournaments are out, and Brad and J.J. dive into them in-depth as they look ahead to 22 total games over the next week. They're joined on this edition of the ODAC Podcast by Virginia Wesleyan head men's coach, Dave Macedo, and Eastern Mennonite head women's coach, Kevin Griffin. Both squads earned the top seed in their respective draws.
The pairings for the ODAC men's and women's basketball tournaments are out, and Brad and J.J. dive into them in-depth as they look ahead to 22 total games over the next week. They're joined on this edition of the ODAC Podcast by Virginia Wesleyan head men's coach, Dave Macedo, and Eastern Mennonite head women's coach, Kevin Griffin. Both squads earned the top seed in their respective draws.
February 16, 2013
Four ties had to be broken to determine the pairings for the 2013 ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. That included a determination for the event's top seed as Virginia Wesleyan College received top billing over Hampden-Sydney College thanks to its head-to-head win over the Tigers in regular season play.
Four ties had to be broken to determine the pairings for the 2013 ODAC Men's Basketball Tournament. That included a determination for the event's top seed as Virginia Wesleyan College received top billing over Hampden-Sydney College thanks to its head-to-head win over the Tigers in regular season play.
February 16, 2013
The last date of the ODAC women's basketball regular season has been a big moving day in terms of tournament seeds over the past few years, and Saturday was no different. Eastern Mennonite University put the caps on a 15-1 conference slate to earn the #1 seed and a first round bye into next week's ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament.
The last date of the ODAC women's basketball regular season has been a big moving day in terms of tournament seeds over the past few years, and Saturday was no different. Eastern Mennonite University put the caps on a 15-1 conference slate to earn the #1 seed and a first round bye into next week's ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament.