WBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

[BH2OFan]

Bammer,

The Eagles looked pretty strong, although Marymount's depleted numbers certainly contributed to that impression. The starters would put together runs that resulted in double digit leads, but the Saints would reel them back in when little used reserves and freshmen went in. Bridgewater is pretty quick but not very big. As speculated above, Burkholder is the key but without naming names just yet I think she has some scoring help this year. I'm looking for an improvement record-wise over last year by a game or 2 but I'm not sure that will translate into a higher finish than the predicted fourth place.

[y_jack_lok]

y_jack_lok,
Actually, Marymount made it to the Sweet 16 and finished 28-2, with their only regular-season loss to UMW, who was beaten by W&L last night, but they lost a legendary coach and a legitimate all-star (Kathleen Brown) as well as three other talented seniors. Having said that, they must really be having a shot of bad luck to only be able to suit up 6 players from a 12-person roster.
I'm sure exhaustion played a major role in at least the magnitude of the loss. But then again, R-MC is a VERY good team.

Thanks for that addtional info Brookland. I know R-MC is a good team, but picked third in the ODAC after losing 3 time conference PoY I just wasn't expecting such a good showing against what I figured (knowing nothing about them) to be a really good Marymount team. Hard to know if the result indicates R-MC is perhaps better than I thought, or if Marymount's depleted roster was the main reason for the somewhat lopsided outcome -- or maybe some of both.

[Bammer]

Looks like Burkholder and Bridgewater got off to a good start.  Saw where Chelsie Schweers and CNU bear a D2 team.  Hopefully, the Generals will be ready to play Saturday against CNU. 

[hoopstermom]

R-MC over UMW 60-54
Way to go Jackets!

two wins for ODAC over ranked opponent

[2RMCFans]

Exciting game in Crenshaw tonight!  Great win for R-MC! 

GO JACKETS!!! 

[Bammer]

Tough loss for the Generals.  I thought they would win but fell just short.  This game should be a good building block to make the team better.  Now the focus has to turn to the upcoming conference game.  Got to just put this loss behind and move on.  Looking forward to the ODAC and the game at RMC on December 4 should be a good one.

[dukeofargyle]

Congrats to RMC on their win over UMW! 2 ODAC wins over a ranked opponent should draw some attention to this conference.  Roy had a real nice game. Trust that La Haye will use her talent to the fullest.

Interesting that RC lost to UMW yesterday, though Moats put up some impressive points & lived up to her D1 rep from last year in that game.

Bammer,
Though at present the Gennies are short handed, these two games proved that the W&L run to the Championship last year was not a fluke. This team looks good to go with this year's balanced attack. Real exciting to watch. Playing the top teams – win or lose - always pays off in the long run.  I will be interested to see how CNU fares over Messiah next- another ranked opponent.

Ingram's a fierce, intense competitor. She had a great game-  an all-around player that does it all;  has the classic shooters' mentality- she's just going to keep shooting  'til she get her points each game (& she does!) Scores , dishes out assists, picks pockets & even  goes up for the block. Katy Wilson is fearless & as clutch as it comes. Kari Ann had a nice night- I love to see her go off on a trifecta tear like that.

Real nice to have so many scoring options- Yep; I'm pretty confident as well going into conference. The only concern is the short roster. So - Hope everyone stays healthy.

[Bammer]

Conference play begins!! 

Randolph - VWC  VWC should win in an easy game
LC - BC Bridgewater will create havoc and turnovers for another win.  Good BC web intro
Hollins - EH Picking Hollins to get a road win
RMC - EMU Could be a good game.  Is Danielle Scott over her knee injury?  This game will tell a lot
GC - W&L This has been an exciting series the last 2 years.  Picking the Generals but in a close one.

[wmjofva]

Danikelle Scott (41) is on roster, hasn't played in any of the three games so far.

College preseason release said : Melissa Lewis was an effective floor general last year, but she has graduated along with guard Ebony Dennis and forward/center Miranda Wolfe. Throw in center Danielle Scott's midseason knee injury in 2009-10 and small forward Brittany Snyder's lingering health issues, and the Royals will need all the leadership they can get.

"We are hoping that Danielle is able to round back into form and get fully healthy," Griffin said. "Right now we are just hoping she can be a contributor. Brittany's health has sidelined her for now. We had hoped she would be able to play and contribute, and we are going to sorely miss her abilities and leadership."

Trying to fill some of those shoes will be a talented recruiting class of three freshmen and two sophomore transfers.

[wmjofva]

Danielle Scott hasn't played in any of this season's game according to the box scores....

How do you go back and correct your post??

Hit the  modify button

[Bammer]

Congrats to Meg Ingram, ODAC player of the week. 

[whitecaylxx]

Great wins by RMC and W & L over Mary Washington.  The ODAC should get some notice.  Someone commented on W & L's short roster.  I would have thought after last year they would have been able to reload more.  It should be a competitive year in the ODAC.

[Bammer]

What happened at EMU to Randolph Macon?  Looks like a real beat down.  EMU is a very tough place play at, real home court advantage.  Looks like the ODAC will be interesting.  Nice wins for Bridgewater and W&L.

[PA Royals Fan]

EMU is so young, if they get used to the stress of ODAC play quickly, Coach Griffin might have a sleeper on his hands.

[BH2OFan]

Box score analysis- EMU over 20 more rebounds and Macon shot a terrible percentage. Bad shooting night, great defense or a combination?