Hornet SportsMen's basketball tips off season with a 20-point winThe stands of Turner Gymnasium were crowded last Sunday afternoon as Lynchburg College students flooded the new "Red Swarm" student section to support the men's basketball team in their season opener against Ferrum College, a game that ended with a 20-point victory for LC.Women's soccer in third straight sweet 16The Lynchburg College women's soccer team advanced through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament last weekend after they defeated Catholic University 5-1 on Saturday and Washington and Lee University 2-0 on Sunday.Field Hockey and Men's Soccer capture ODAC title over the weekendShellenberger Field was busy last Saturday when Lynchburg College hosted two ODAC Tournament finals games and captured ODAC titles in both field hockey and men's soccer. The field hockey team secured their ODAC title first with their 1-0 win over Eastern Mennonite University Saturday afternoon, and men's soccer followed Saturday night sealing their ODAC title with a 3-1 come from behind victory over Roanoke College.LC Equestrian team wins show at UVAThe Lynchburg College Equestrian team was busy last weekend competing in shows at both Bridgewater College and University of Virginia. The team placed fourth in the show at Bridgewater College on Saturday and was the High Point team in the show at UVA on Sunday, winning the entire event. LC soccer teams begin ODAC Tournament playThe Lynchburg College men's and women's soccer teams advanced to the semifinals of the ODAC Tournament after both teams won their quarterfinal games last weekend. Cross country teams win ODAC tourneyLynchburg College men's and women's cross country teams won their ODAC Championships on Saturday, Oct. 31. It is the men's second consecutive title and the women's first since 2003. Men's soccer looks to end season on topThe Lynchburg College men's soccer team defeated Hampden Sydney College and Randolph Macon College last week to move their record to 13 - 1 - 2 and remained undefeated in ODAC play. The Hornets, who have not lost since Sept. 12 against Mary Washington, look to close out the season this week on top of the ODAC polls and host the Conference Tournament. LC teams top Eastern MennoniteBoth the Lynchburg College field hockey and women's soccer teams defeated the respective teams from Eastern Mennonite University 3-0 this past weekend.LC sports teams busy over Fall BreakLynchburg College sports teams were busy over the last two weeks, as much has happened from individual accomplishments to team wins.Men's Soccer off to Strong StartThe Lynchburg College men's soccer team remained undefeated this past weekend with wins over Stevenson University and Shenandoah University. The Hornets traveled to Hampden-Sydney College, the host of the two-day tournament, for both games. LC community remebers fallen legendIt was a sad day for the Lynchburg College community on Monday, Sept. 7 as former soccer coach William H. "Bill" Shellenberger, a cornerstone of LC's athletic program died at the age of 88. |
