WBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

hoopstermom · September 08, 2012, 08:10:47 PM

Every team does not play every other team twice during the season, e.g. R-MC plays Guilford, E&H, W&L, VWC, Roanoke and Bridgewater only ONCE each during the season. They have 2 games each w/Lynchburg, Hollins, Randolph, Shenandoah and EMU.
ODAC tournament will include ALL teams this year, like the men have done for the past few years, with 9-12 seeds playing at home of the higher seed, and winners moving on to play with the top 4 regular season finishers in Salem.

I really don't know how they picked which teams get to play the others once vs twice during the season. I can't believe that R-MC and Roanoke won't get to play twice. Those were always such a great rivalry games and usually made a difference in final standings for playoffs.

Should be a very interesting year.

jknezek · September 12, 2012, 02:40:33 PM

More than the schedule I'll be interested to see how many players W&L puts on the bench this year.

wmjofva · October 04, 2012, 12:30:24 PM

October 4, 2012
Story Courtesy of UMM Athletics
Machias, Maine -- Randolph-Macon College Head Women's Basketball Coach Carroll LaHaye was recently inducted into The University of Maine at Machias Athletics Hall of Fame.
LaHaye was a four-year starter for the Clippers women's basketball team during the mid-1970s, and helped lead the team to the 1975-76 state championship. She was selected to the all-state team her senior year by the Maine Basketball Writers Association. She was also a standout player for the UMM volleyball team.

Since 1982, LaHaye has been head coach of the R-MC's women's basketball team. During her coaching career, she has led the Yellow Jackets to four NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, two trips to the Elite 8, and a spot in National Championship game in 2005. LaHaye has been named Coach of the Year on numerous occasions.
In January 2012, during her 30th season as head coach, LaHaye became one of just 15 Division III women's basketball coaches to record 500 career victories.
www.rmcathletics.com

500 victories aside, she is a quality person. I'm pleased my child got to play for her and RMC for four years.

ODACbballfan · October 10, 2012, 11:21:33 PM

No one should be concerned with W&L's bench this year. Apparently they have at least 4 freshman and maybe a new Junior, along with the three seniors and two sophomores.

Bammer · November 08, 2012, 11:09:40 AM

The Generals really getting respect for the last few years. I cannot believe that they were picked 12th. Sure they have a lot of freshmen but they have 3 solid seniors. They will certainly be rebuilding this year. Probably will not beat RMC 3 times like last year

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BH2OFan · November 08, 2012, 05:46:19 PM

Quote from: Bammer on November 08, 2012, 11:09:40 AM
The Generals really getting respect for the last few years. I cannot believe that they were picked 12th. Sure they have a lot of freshmen but they have 3 solid seniors. They will certainly be rebuilding this year. Probably will not beat RMC 3 times like last year .

What's your top 12?
W&L has always impressed me with how smart they play, but new coach, presumably new system, lots of new players doesn't hold much promise to me.

ODACbballfan · November 16, 2012, 09:35:06 AM

With the win last night, I'm not so sure the Generals should be ranked 12. It's going to be hard for Roanoke to get a win with Paxton Gwin only scoring nine points as she did last night. Low scoring game but the defense on both ends was quite solid.

jknezek · November 16, 2012, 09:39:53 AM

Quote from: ODACbballfan on November 16, 2012, 09:35:06 AM
With the win last night, I'm not so sure the Generals should be ranked 12. It's going to be hard for Roanoke to get a win with Paxton Gwin only scoring nine points as she did last night. Low scoring game but the defense on both ends was quite solid.

It was the first game of the season. And a 46-34 game is just ugly. Roanoke turned the ball over 28 times and W&L shot 37% from the field. Seems to me like it was two teams that need a lot of work as the season goes on.

That being said, this General is happy the ladies started the season off right and wish them the best going forward.

Bammer · November 16, 2012, 03:08:46 PM

My almost preseason prediction:
EMU
VWC
GC
Hollins
LC
BC
RMC
W&L
Roanoke
Shendoah
E&H
Randolph

hoopstermom · November 16, 2012, 03:42:16 PM

EMU all over Kean University 90-56 and Kean finished the season last year just outside of the top 25. This is a good early showing for the ODAC. Hopefully EMU will have just as good a game against #13 Messiah tomorrow, assuming Messiah wins over Methodist in their game tonight.

Neat to see there are two sets of sisters playing for EMU. There's a younger Ygarza and Rheinheimer. It was difficult enough for ODAC teams to deal with the older sisters last year. If the younger ones are as comparably skilled as their older siblings, then EMU is definitely the team to beat this year.

I'm SOOOO ready for this season to begin!!

Jeremybozz · November 26, 2012, 09:02:27 PM

#41 Catholic comes back to defeat Bridgewater 46-41. BC lead 41-37 with over 4 minutes to go but did not score another point.

wmjofva · December 07, 2012, 04:44:20 PM

Is it just me...I'm having a hard tiime in the ODAC new website.

BH2OFan · December 09, 2012, 09:59:14 AM

Quote from: wmjofva on December 07, 2012, 04:44:20 PM
Is it just me...I'm having a hard tiime in the ODAC new website.

Working OK for me- this is the website that's bothering me. Works OK, just the lack of chatter- we're three weeks in, have had some great games yet very little participation.

Congrats to Randolph on a big win over RMC.
Me? heading to Puerto Rico in a week to cheer on the Eagles- somebody's gotta do it

Jeremybozz · January 08, 2013, 05:46:53 PM

VWC Lady Marlins vs BC on Wednesday. Both teams 3-1 in ODAC.

Bammer · January 10, 2013, 03:37:29 PM

What has happened with RMC? Not the usual start from them.