WBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

[dukeofargyle]

"I want to see  if W & L can rebound against the Marlins."

Caylyxx,  I'd say that against an undefeated team, with a one point buzzer-beating win by VWC, W&L didn't do badly. Despite the loss, it turned out to be a great game. The Gennies seem to have a pattern of gelling after the holidays. The offense sure came together after the first half.

So, looks like they have some talent deep into the bench and if they can get it together on their taking care of the ball, their win-loss ratio could be deceptive going into conference play; hey - l hope so! At least it's good to see that the recruiting seems to be flowing smoothly for Coach King. The first years have done a real  nice job so far.

Congrats to VWC's Spencer on her last second jumper at the buzzer that won this one for the Marlins by 1 point.

[whitecaylxx]

Dukeofargyle - I agree it was an exciting game - but undefeated? I believe VWC is only 6 - 4. 

[dukeofargyle]

Whoa! You're right- they are 3-2 in the conference!

It's been a few weeks since I last checked in on the ODAC rankings. My bad.  Great game anyway, against a strong team. Here's hoping that great chemistry kicks in like last year and they peak at the right time down the stretch.

[Bammer]

The General's season has not started smoothly, but all hope is not lost.  Good to see Herman have a good game against VWC.  The freshmen are showing promise and Ingram and Bolton have turned in strong and steady performances.  Need to pick up some wins and get the offense going.  This team has potential and should be ready by tournament time. 

[whitecaylxx]

Big weekend coming up.  Predictions?

Jan. 8 

Guilford  Bridgewater    7:00 PM 
   
Washington & Lee    Lynchburg   7:00 PM
   
Hollins   Virginia Wesleyan    7:00 PM 
   
Roanoke   Randolph-Macon   7:00 PM 
   
Emory & Henry   Eastern Mennonite    7:00 PM 
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jan. 9

Hollins  Randolph-Macon    2:00 PM 

Emory & Henry   Bridgewater    3:00 PM
   
Roanoke    Virginia Wesleyan   4:00 PM 
   
Guilford   Eastern Mennonite    4:00 PM 
   
Randolph  Washington & Lee    4:30 PM

  Playing it safe...

[Brookland]

Your picks do look pretty safe, but I'd go with EMU over either of their opponents this weekend...

[2RMCFans]

R-MC knocked out a great win over Roanoke in a very close game.  Both teams played tough defense all night but R-MC got shots to drop (finally) when they had to.  Jennifer O'Briant was a huge factor late in the game with 2 killer 3s!

Way to go, Jackets!!

[whitecaylxx]

Brookland - I did go with EMU - only 10 points seems a little weak.  Big win for RMC!

[hasanova]

Guilford overcame a 13-point deficit at EMU to hand the Royals their first defeat of the season, 60-53.  Nice win for the Quakers - makes that bus ride home sweet!  On the flip side, I'm sure it was quite a disappointing collapse for Eastern Mennonite, but kudos to the Royals for winning their first ten games. 

[Brookland]

Brookland - I did go with EMU - only 10 points seems a little weak.  Big win for RMC!

You sure did - sorry for the temporary dyslexia on my part! Overall, I'd say the weekend went according to the odds for 8 of the 10 games. It's hard to call the RMC win over Roanoke an "upset" - they were both expected to be top teams - but, as you say, a big win for RMC nonetheless. The Guilford win over EMU was a bit more of a surprise to me...
I think the conference is starting to sort itself out - but I'm still expecting a few real surprises before the season is over...

[Bammer]

Should be a good game between W&L and EMU tonight.  This is a critical game for the Generals and I am picking them to win this one.  They should be stronger inside and able to match up at guards so a close game.  Any predictions?

[hoopstermom]

You were spot on Bammer.

W&L up by 21 with 3:00 min to go over EMU.

BC up by 20 over LC with 7:15 to go.

RMC drops an OOC game last night to Mary Washington.  

Getting into the thick of things now with conference play  

Looks like anyone can beat anyone. Will be interesting to see who can maintain their "A" game the longest.

[dukeofargyle]

Final score: W&L-66   EMU- 46

Never a big spread over W&L for EMU. W&L ahead by 10 at the half and ahead for most of the game.

Not a surprise about BC vs LC.

Looking like a more interesting run for everyone in conference play from here on out.

[hoopstermom]

Close one at E&H with Hollins.

8 lead changes 4 ties

E&H holds on for the win 72-70

[hoopstermom]

Wow, how much closer can stats be ....

E&H made 19/40 fg  6/16 3pt 16/23 ft  38 rb  23 to
HU   made 19/39 fg  6/16 3pt 14/21 ft  37 rb  21 to