WBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

hasanova · February 04, 2009, 10:54:20 AM

Guilford's 70-26 win over Hollins adds to the argument that HU needs to make a more solid commitment to ODAC basketball. They probably only suited up five players because all five starters played all 40 minutes. I believe HU has seven players on the roster, but two must be injured.

The Quakers set some school records, but they're hollow. No one (well, the academy in Dallas) likes to unnecessarily pour it on an understaffed opponent. GC's boxscore is full ... every player on the team got significant time once the outcome was clearly (and quickly) not in doubt.

One win in four years. Five points at halftime ... 26 in the game ... and against a second-tier ODAC team. Hollins, what are you going to do? I feel for you, but unless you make a solid commitment to ODAC basketball, you need to just play intramurals and schedule friendly annual home and away games with Sweet Briar.

eaglejacket1421 · February 04, 2009, 11:58:31 AM

I agree with hasanova... The situation in Dallas was at the fault of the Athletic Director allowing the team to schedule a game with teams that tower over their own skill set. It can't feel good to go out and take a nasty beating every contest. I tip my hat to the Hollins players for sticking with it and never giving up - but at some point the AD needs to consider what's right and wrong about their situation. Those girls obviously LOVE the game and want nothing more than to play - why not let them do it on a level where they can compete and have a much more positive experience? I don't ride the "everybody gets a trophie" train, but at some point you have to realize that what's happening isn't benefiting anybody involved.

dukeofargyle · February 04, 2009, 04:30:50 PM

Did not at all realize that the program issues at Hollins were that serious.

Always felt for those ladies as they lost game after game, though. IMO, they are real plucky kids to keep going into games they have had no chance in winning.

Sad situation.

hasanova · February 04, 2009, 04:57:41 PM

Quote from: dukeofargyle on February 04, 2009, 04:30:50 PM
Did not at all realize that the program issues at Hollins were that serious.

Always felt for those ladies as they lost game after game, though. IMO, they are real plucky kids to keep going into games they have had no chance in winning.

Sad situation.

Sadly, Hollins is 1-90, 1-72 since the start of the 2005-06 season. Their only win was over RMWC (now Randolph), 77-75. Each season has several games with HU's score in the 20's. This season, HU even lost to the Bennett College Belles, 58-49, an abysmal Greensboro-based program which even so-so teams normally pound by 60 points. As it stands, the state of the HU program is not good for Hollins and it's not good for the ODAC.

odacfan99 · February 04, 2009, 08:46:53 PM

Not only did Lynchburg take a beating this week but they didn't have their 2 big guns, Dahn and Esposito, in the line-up. What gives?

shsfan · February 04, 2009, 11:55:07 PM

Dahn and Esposito were not listed in the roster printed in the program for their most recent game? Someone close to that program might clarify this?

Hornets4Life · February 05, 2009, 12:58:43 AM

From what I have heard, Lynchburg is better off without those two players on the team. As a alumni of the school, I am ready to see the young players grow and become the next LC basketball stars.

whitecaylxx · February 05, 2009, 08:47:10 AM

Glad to have some new life on the board. However, it would be helpful if you indicated why the Hornets would be better off. Random insinuations don't usually lead to constructive discussions.

Bammer · February 05, 2009, 09:33:43 AM

Any predictions on Roanoke and RMU? Could be a tough week end for the Maroons with games at VWC and RMU. I believe that RMU with their senior leadership will be tough down the stretch. Also, has the ODAC ever gotten 2 teams into the NCAA tournament in the same year? How do at large bids work or do they exist for D3?

Hornets4Life · February 05, 2009, 10:00:32 AM

This forum isn't the place for those kind of issues. It was an internal issue apparently, and what happened happened. Looking forward to watching Brewer, Greenlief, Crump and the rest of the young kids get an opportunity at LC.

Jeremybozz · February 05, 2009, 10:24:07 AM

Quote from: Bammer on February 05, 2009, 09:33:43 AM
Any predictions on Roanoke and RMU? Could be a tough week end for the Maroons with games at VWC and RMU. I believe that RMU with their senior leadership will be tough down the stretch. Also, has the ODAC ever gotten 2 teams into the NCAA tournament in the same year? How do at large bids work or do they exist for D3?

We will have a better understanding of potential at large bids for the ODAC when the Regional Rankings are released next week. The mens rankings were released this week.

whitecaylxx · February 05, 2009, 10:28:50 AM

Hornet4life - you brought it up - I thought you wanted to talk. Bammer - small, picky, picky point. It's RMC, not RMU. I know, picky.

Bammer · February 05, 2009, 10:49:51 AM

Typo, sorry. RMC not RMU

eaglejacket1421 · February 05, 2009, 11:03:29 AM

"From what I have heard, Lynchburg is better off without those two players on the team"

Yikes, harsh words. I'm just wondering what they could have done that was so terrible? - Dahn is an exceptional on the court presence for LC and I know they're going to miss her, at least on the floor. I also know that the game is about more than wins and losses and if they got into some kind of a moral pickle - I commend LC for doing the right thing.

As far as At-Large bids for the NCAA tourny goes - if you're thinking the ODAC is going to get one, I think you might want to start wishing on some shooting stars. The ODAC doesn't have any schools ranked in the Top 25, no headlines on d3hoops, no real national recognition this year - all of that equals no real reason for them to give the ODAC an at-large. I'd be thrilled to get a surprise bid, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

hasanova · February 05, 2009, 03:03:21 PM

Quote from: eaglejacket1421 on February 05, 2009, 11:03:29 AMAs far as At-Large bids for the NCAA tourny goes - if you're thinking the ODAC is going to get one, I think you might want to start wishing on some shooting stars. The ODAC doesn't have any schools ranked in the Top 25, no headlines on d3hoops, no real national recognition this year - all of that equals no real reason for them to give the ODAC an at-large. I'd be thrilled to get a surprise bid, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Bingo.