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May 11, 2012
Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Awards Banquet
On Friday, May 4, the Sweet Briar athletics department held the annual varsity awards banquet. The event took place in the Fitness and Athletic Center on Sweet Briar’s campus. Upchurch transformed from field house to student-athlete showcase for the end of the year ceremony. The program began with an address by Sweet Briar College president, Jo Ellen Parker.
April 27, 2012
SBC Hosts Vixen Dash for Special Olympians
The Sweet Briar athletics department hosted a regional Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) event on Sunday, April 22. SOVA Olympians from Campbell County and Lynchburg City were invited to attend the first installment of the Vixen Dash. The Special Olympics affiliation is part of a larger National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) initiative; Division III
April 23, 2012
Vixen Softball Concludes 2012 Season
The Vixen Softball team traveled to Emory and Henry College for their final competition date of 2012. Sunday’s afternoon double-header was pushed back from the original Saturday date due to inclement weather moving through southwestern Virginia earlier in the weekend.
April 17, 2012
Vixen Softball Closes Out 2012 Home Schedule
The Vixen softball team played their final home game on Tuesday afternoon at Vixen Field. Sweet Briar took on the visiting Hornets of Lynchburg College in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference double-header.
April 16, 2012
Diamond Notes: Final Countdown
The 2012 schedule draws to a close this week for Vixen Softball. SBC has two remaining contest dates on the schedule. Lynchburg College visits Sweet Briar for an early week doubleheader on Tuesday, April 17. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
April 16, 2012
Vixens Travel to Salem for Twin Bill with Maroons
After honoring Sweet Briar senior Christen Campbell (Appomattox, Va./Appomattox) at home on Saturday, the Vixens traveled to Salem for an Old Dominion Athletic Conference double-header with Roanoke College on Sunday, April 15.
April 14, 2012
Senior Salute, SBC's Campbell Honored on Saturday
The Vixen Softball team hosted fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent Guilford College on Saturday, April 14. The Quakers sit just two spots above Sweet Briar in league standings and with the 2012 scheduling drawing to a close, both squads were keen on collecting ODAC wins.
April 12, 2012
Division III Week: Community Service
The Sweet Briar athletics program is participating in the first nationwide celebration of NCAA Division III week (April 9 – 15, 2012). A significant percentage of our students participate in varsity athletics, competing for the love of the game. We are proud to join approximately 450 Division III schools in celebrating
April 11, 2012
Sweet Briar Hosts Mid-Week ODAC Twin Bill
Randolph-Macon College visited Sweet Briar for a mid-week Old Dominion Athletic Conference contest on Wednesday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets, who sit third in league standings, entered the twin bill riding a four-game win streak while the Vixens were looking to pick up their first conference win.
April 10, 2012
Division III Week: Scholastic Success
Division III Week, sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a weeklong celebration of student-athletes’ many accomplishments on and off the field. In the inaugural year, the program runs April 9 – 15, 2012. Sweet Briar is a NCAA Division III college and at 442, Division III touts
April 9, 2012
Vixens Score First, Can't Hold On
The Sweet Briar College softball team squared off with the Squirrels of Mary Baldwin College on Monday afternoon. Sweet Briar entered the contest on a quick turnaround from Friday’s double-header at Bridgewater College. The Squirrels entered the twin bill in search of a win after dropping two on the road against Greensboro.
April 9, 2012
Diamond Notes: Division III Week
Vixen Softball kicks off Division III Week (April 9 – 15) by hosting non-conference opponent Mary Baldwin College. On Wednesday, Sweet Briar returns to Old Dominion Athletic Conference play as Randolph-Macon College visits campus for an afternoon twin bill. The week wraps up with a Saturday home
April 6, 2012
Nationally Ranked Eagles Sweep Vixens
The Vixen Softball team traveled to Bridgewater College for a Friday afternoon Old Dominion Athletic Conference contest. The national ranked Eagles, 15th in the latest National Fast Pitch Coaches Association poll, sit in second place in the ODAC standings. Bridgewater
April 5, 2012
Diamond Notes: Take Two
Sweet Briar Softball hosts Eastern Mennonite University on Thursday, April 5 and is scheduled for a 3 p.m. start. The twin bill is a rescheduled date from the March 25 rain out. The Vixen-Royals match up is the third and final date in a three game home stand for SBC.
April 5, 2012
Rescheduled Royals Visit Vixens
The Sweet Briar Softball team hosted fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent Eastern Mennonite University on Thursday afternoon. The Royals were previously scheduled for a March 25 double-header but the twin bill was postponed due to inclement weather. At the outset, the April date also appeared to be in jeopardy due to another weather system moving through the area, but the skies cleared and the games started without delay.
April 4, 2012
Rookie Keeper Named March Vixen of the Month
The Sweet Briar College athletics department announces Caroline Baker (Virginia Beach, Va./Norfolk Academy) as the March Vixen of the Month. Baker, a first-year goalkeeper for the SBC Lacrosse team, made all ten starts in net for the month of March. The rookie net-minder currently sits atop several statistical
April 1, 2012
Meredith Takes Two
Sweet Briar Softball returned to the diamond on Sunday for a non-conference double-header with Meredith College. The matinee was designated as SBC’s StrikeOut Cancer game and WNRS, the college radio
March 29, 2012
Vixens Drop Home Opener
The Vixen Softball team took the field at home for the first time this season as they hosted Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent, Randolph College. Last week’s opening day double-header was postponed due to inclement weather. The WildCats struck first in both games and the Vixens were unable to recover; Randolph
March 28, 2012
Diamond Notes: At Last!
Vixen Softball looks to play their first home game of the season this week. Last Sunday’s scheduled home opener with conference rival Eastern Mennonite was rained out. On Thursday, March 29 Sweet Briar welcomes cross-town foe Randolph College to campus for a double-header starting
March 27, 2012
Six Student-Athletes Garner Who’s Who in America Distinction
The annual Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges list of honorees has been announced. A total of 26 Sweet Briar students have been named to the 2011-2012 induction class, six of those award winners are student-athletes.
March 21, 2012
Diamond Notes: Homeward Bound
Sweet Briar Softball is set to host its 2012 home opener. The team began conference play prior to spring break and this week the Vixens welcome Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent Eastern Mennonite to campus. Three first-years will make their home field debuts on Sunday, March 25.
March 9, 2012
After a Week's Delay, Vixens Open 2012 Schedule
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. --- The Vixen Softball team opened their season and conference schedule on the road against Virginia Wesleyan College. Due to renovation delays, the evening double header was played at the neighboring Princess Anne Complex. Originally, Sweet Briar
March 6, 2012
Diamond Notes: Play Ball!
The Vixen Softball team hits the road for their first regular season game. Last week's contest with Salem College was a wash-out due to effects from a regional weather system that soaked both Virginia and North Carolina. On Thursday the softball team travels to Tidewater to take on conference foe Virginia Wesleyan College.
March 2, 2012
Softball Season Opener Washed Out
Saturday’s softball double-header with Salem College is postponed. A make-up date has not yet been determined. The Vixen Softball team will hit the diamond
February 27, 2012
Diamond Notes: Season Debut
The 2012 edition of Vixen Softball goes live this weekend when the team travels to Winston-Salem, N.C. for a non-conference match up with Salem College. The double-header is slated for a 12pm start.
February 8, 2012
Spring Sports Unite for “Friday Focus”
Over a five-week period prior to the first competitions, Sweet Briar College spring sport student-athletes train together on Fridays. The “Friday Focus” sessions are divided in two sections: mental preparation and physical training. The initiative, spearheaded by
February 7, 2012
Vixens Tabbed 10th in ODAC Softball Preseason Poll
The Vixen Softball team was tabbed tenth in the 2012 preseason poll released Tuesday by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference office. The Vixens return four key players for the 2012 campaign. Senior catcher and pitcher Christen Campbell (Appomattox, Va./Appomattox) is joined by fellow returners
November 28, 2011
Softball Releases 2012 Schedule
The Vixen softball team released their 2012 schedule just prior to Thanksgiving week. The team begins the 2012 campaign on the road at Salem College on March 3, followed by a mid-week match up with defending Old Dominion Athletic Conference champions,
November 9, 2011
ODAC to Host Inaugural Special Olympics Celebration at Sweet Briar College
Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) are teaming up for a Volleyball Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 13 on the campus of Sweet Briar College. The affiliation is part of a larger Division III initiative as voted by the representatives on the NCAA
September 3, 2011
47 Vixens Named to 2010-2011 ODAC All-Academic Team
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference has released the list of 2010-2011 All-Academic Team members. Annually, the ODAC awards conference wide recognition to student-athletes who compete in a conference sponsored sport and who earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher
September 2, 2011
Sweet Briar College Welcomes Sports Law Expert Janet P. Judge
Sweet Briar College welcomes Janet P. Judge, one of the nation’s top sports law attorneys, to campus on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Judge’s past presentations have covered a variety of topics including
July 19, 2011
Lessons Learned At The Hot Corner
Jordan Pugh entered Sweet Briar knowing she wanted to teach and she graduated knowing she wanted to teach. Over her four years, every detail in between changed. Pugh was drawn 45 minutes south of her native Nellysford, VA to Sweet Briar College because of it small classrooms, sense of community and its long standing traditions.
July 6, 2011
Softball Hurler Enters Sweet Briar's Master's Program
I came to Sweet Briar to study history, which was my major, as well as Arts Management, and go into teaching. I am going to be in the MAT program (Master’s of Art, Teaching) here for my graduate program at Sweet Briar.
June 6, 2011
Trio of Vixens Named to ODAC Spring Sportsmanship Teams
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference has released the list of 2011 ODAC/StellarOne Bank Spring Sportsmanship Teams honorees. Three Sweet Briar College student-athletes received sportsmanship honors.
April 29, 2011
Pugh Honored by ODAC
Senior 3rd baseman Jordan Pugh was honored by the ODAC on Friday afternoon when the All ODAC teams were released. Jordan picked up an honorable mention nod.
April 17, 2011
Vixens Wrap Up Season
The Vixen softball team wrapped up their season Sunday afternoon. The Vixens took on the Maroons from Roanoke College. Both Vixen seniors pitched in today's contest. Anna Newberg pitched well in the first game, and handed the ball to Jordan Pugh in the second game.
April 13, 2011
Vixens take on Eagles
The Sweet Briar Vixen softball team took on the Eagles of Bridgewater Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. It was a pleasant day at Vixen field until the wind kicked in.
April 10, 2011
Vixens Head to Quakers
The Vixen softball team traveled to Guilford College on Sunday afternoon to play the Quakers. The Quakers got on the board first in game 1, but Mandi Catlett would get the final say by getting a run in the 5th inning of game 2.
April 8, 2011
Vixens Travel to Lynchburg
The Vixen softball team traveled to Lynchburg College yesterday to take on the Hornets. The Vixens traveled with a small team to take on the much larger roster from Lynchburg.
April 3, 2011
Senior Day at Softball
Today was senior day at Vixen Field where the softball team honored their two seniors, Anna Newberg and Jordan Pugh. Anna and Jordan are the second and third players in Vixen softball history to play for four years. Both players have left their mark on the program. Today the Vixen team took on visiting Emory & Henry College.
April 2, 2011
Softball at Randolph
Saturday afternoon the Vixen softball team traveled to Lynchburg to play the WildCats of Randolph College. The Vixens will play both days this weekend, gearing up for their senior day tomorrow.
March 29, 2011
Vixens Travel to Harrisonburg
The Vixen softball team traveled to Harrisonburg, VA yesterday to take on the Royals of Eastern Mennonite University. First year player Loralei Whittaker made it onto base in both games on bunts while senior Jordan Pugh hit a 2 run homerun in the bottom of the 5th in the second game.
March 27, 2011
Vixen Softball Against Roanoke Postponed
Weather is again forcing the Vixen softball team to postpone another day of play. The Vixens will reschedule their doubleheader against the Maroons of Roanoke for Sunday April 17 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
March 26, 2011
Today's Softball at Guilford Postponed
The doubleheader softball games at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC have been postponed due to inclement weather in the Greensboro area.
March 24, 2011
Vixens Battle Squirrels
The Vixens traveled to Mary Baldwin College on Thursday afternoon. The Vixens fought hard behind pitcher Anna Newberg and the bats of Jordan Pugh, Nikki Thompson, and Mandi Catlett. The first game was scoreless heading into the bottom of the 6th.
March 22, 2011
Vixen Softball Opens at Home
The Vixen softball team was able to have their first home game of the season, on a sunny 80 degree day. The Vixen team fought hard against a more experienced Virginia Wesleyan team. There was a good crowd on the hill for the game today as the Vixens were unable to come away with the win.
March 10, 2011
Young Vixens Head to Ashland, VA
The young Vixen softball team headed to Ashland Virginia yesterday to take on the Yellow Jackets of Randolph-Macon College. The Vixens brought a rookie squad of 6 first years, 2 sophomores, and 1 junior. The Yellow Jacket roster of 20 included 6 first years, 6 sophomores, 5 juniors, and 3 seniors.
February 28, 2011
Home Opener Postponed
Vixen Softball Home Opener against Virginia Wesleyan postponed.
February 22, 2011
Softball Pre-season Poll Released
The Vixen Softball team may be young but they are ready for the 2011 season.
August 15, 2010
All 7 Sports Represented on the ODAC Academic Team
All seven Vixen sports teams were represented academically in our Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).
May 10, 2010
Annual Varsity Awards Banquet a Hit
Athletics Banquet Recognizes These Major Award Recipients
l to r: Moriah Burke, Virginia Edahl, Hannah Hesser, Helen Phillips, Laura Jett, Professor John Morrissey (back), Keri Falk, Amey Landreth
April 30, 2010
Katelyn Jones Named ODAC Honorable Mention
The ODAC All-Conference teams were released today and representing Sweet Briar is Katelyn Jones who was listed as an honorable mention as a pitcher.
April 19, 2010
Season comes to an End
The 2010 Softball season came to an end this weekend. The Vixen team learned some hard lessons, but were able to stick together as a group. With a new coach at the helm the Vixens took on the season with their heads held high.
April 18, 2010
Softball loses close game to Emory & Henry
The Softball team traveled to Emory & Henry over the weekend for their last game of the season. The Vixens lost the first game 11-3 and came back in the second game, but fell short in the bottom of the 7th by a score of 6-5.
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Ariel Taylor Named March Vixen of the Month
Ariel Taylor was voted March Vixen of the month for her stand out performance on the Tennis Courts. Taylor was undefeated in singles for the season at 11-0 for number 1 singles and 10-1 at number 1 doubles, and led the conference with most singles wins.
