May 16, 2012
SBC’s Hurt Collects All-Conference Accolade
Sweet Briar lacrosse player Olivia Hurt (Charlottesville, Va./The Covenant School) was recently tabbed to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference second team. On the season Hurt, who plays in the midfield position, ranked third in the ODAC for goals per game (3.56) and sixth in points per game (4.44).

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.

May 4, 2012
Sophomore Scoring Sensation Earns Vixen of the Month
Olivia Hurt (Charlottesville, Va./The Covenant School) has been voted Vixen of the Month. The sophomore midfielder, playing in her first collegiate lacrosse season, was selected by the Sweet Briar athletics department as the honoree for the month of April.

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 20, 2012
Vixen Lacrosse's Final Four
Vixen Lacrosse honored four seniors prior to taking on Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Lynchburg College on Friday afternoon at Babcock field. Lynchburg currently sits second in conference standings, behind Washington and Lee University. The ODAC contest wrapped up the regular season schedule for both Sweet Briar and Lynchburg.

April 19, 2012
Thirty Years in the Making
On Saturday, April 21, the Vixen Lacrosse team hosts the annual lacrosse alumnae game. The event is slated for a 3 p.m. start on Babcock field. Sweet Briar touts a long and rich lacrosse history – the program’s origin dates back to 1914. This year’s alumnae game marks the 30th meeting of alumnae and current student-athletes.

April 18, 2012
Schwartz Shoots, Schwartz Scores, Sweet Wins
Vixen Lacrosse traveled to fellow women’s college opponent Hollins University for a mid-week Old Dominion Athletic Conference contest on Wednesday, April 18. With time expiring on the 2012 campaign, both squads were on the hunt for an ODAC win. The Vixen offense, led by Sam Schwartz (Pittsburgh, Pa./Peters Township), would strike early and often en route to the 15-2 win.

April 16, 2012
Field Notes: Last Call
Vixen Lacrosse closes out regular season schedule play this week with two contests. On Wednesday, April 18 the team travels to Roanoke for an Old Dominion Athletic Conference contest with Hollins University. Sweet Briar ranks just above Hollins in the regular season standings and the SBC team will look to distance themselves from the host team with a conference win.

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
Eagles Slip Past Vixens
The Bridgewater College Eagles managed to slip past the Vixens at Babcock field on Wednesday afternoon in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference match up. Bridgewater came into the game after a tough loss to Washington and Lee University

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
Field Notes: Division III Week
On Wednesday, April 11 Sweet Briar hosts fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent Bridgewater College. The Eagles sit two spots above the Vixens in league standings and with the season winding down, both squads will press hard for the all important conference win.

April 7, 2012
Marlins Push Past Vixens
The Vixen Lacrosse team hosted Virginia Wesleyan College at Babcock Field on Saturday afternoon. The Marlins were riding a two-game Old Dominion Athletic Conference win streak and Sweet Briar was still on the hunt for an ODAC win. In front of a large crowd and beneath blue skies, both teams looked to take control of the contest, but neither side could

April 5, 2012
Maroons Too Much for Vixens
The Vixen Lacrosse team took on the visiting Maroons of Roanoke College on Thursday afternoon at Babcock Field. The Maroons entered the competition 6-5 having won their last two Old Dominion Athletic Conference games. The Vixens entered the competition after having

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 3, 2012
Field Notes: Home Sweet Home
Starting with Thursday’s contest, Vixen Lacrosse plays four of the five remaining 2012 spring season games at home. Sweet Briar welcomes the Roanoke Maroons to Babcock Field for a 4:30 p.m. Old Dominion

March 29, 2012
Randolph Grinds Out Win Over Sweet Briar
Olivia Hurt (Charlottesville, Va./The Covenant School) and Sam Schwartz (Pittsburgh, Pa./Peters Township) combined for 10 goals but the effort was not enough as Sweet Briar fell on the road to conference rival

March 28, 2012
Field Notes: Ready to Run
Vixen Lacrosse is poised to make a run down the stretch. League play is well under way and with three Old Dominion Athletic Conference contests already in the books, the team is still in the hunt for an ODAC victory. Coach Preston’s

March 27, 2012
Vixens Still in the Hunt
Sweet Briar squared off with Washington and Lee University in a Tuesday afternoon Old Dominion Athletic Conference tilt. The Generals came to Babcock Field seeking to rebound from a non-conference loss against

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 24, 2012
Heartbreak for Vixens in Ashland
Sweet Briar Lacrosse traveled to Randolph-Macon College looking for the season’s first Old Dominion Athletic Conference win, while the Yellow Jackets entered the contest with hopes of extending their conference win streak. Despite a break out goal scoring performance by senior attack Sarah Winstead

March 21, 2012
Second Half Surge Not Enough To Lift Sweet Briar
Sweet Briar Lacrosse opened conference play on the road at Guilford College on Wednesday afternoon. The Vixens recovered from a six-goal differential at the half and outscored the Quakers 8-6 in the second period, but the

March 21, 2012
Field Notes: A League of Their Own
Last week the Vixens split games in the D.C. metro area and nearly pieced together a terrific comeback against Manhattanville to round out spring break 2012 competitions. Sweet Briar's non-conference schedule is complete; Old Dominion Athletic Conference games are on deck. League play starts with two away games over a four day stretch.

March 14, 2012
Vixens Make Valiant Attempt Against Manhattanville
Despite four goal performances from Olivia Hurt (Charlottesville, Va./The Covenant School) and Kim Orchowski (Crofton, Md./Arundel High School), Manhattanville College (Purchase, N.Y.) outlasted Sweet Briar in Wednesday’s twilight lacrosse contest.

March 13, 2012
Tigers Hurt by Vixens
The Vixen Lacrosse team traveled to the nation’s capital for a Monday matinee with Tigers of Trinity College. Sophomore midfielder Olivia Hurt (Charlottesville, Va./The Covenant School) tallied a season high

March 11, 2012
Vixen Lacrosse Begins Spring Break in Northern Virginia
The Sweet Briar Lacrosse team began spring break 2012 on Sunday at Marymount University. The Vixens took a two goal lead into the second half. However, the Saints of Marymount University pulled away in the final period and were victorious 21-12.

March 9, 2012
Lacrosse Field Notes: Read? Spring. Break!
Vixen Lacrosse looks to return to its winning ways during spring break 2012. The team plays two contests in the Old Dominion before traveling south for two games in the Palmetto State. Sweet Briar currently holds a 2-2 record and is

March 7, 2012
Widener Outlasts Sweet Briar
There is no place like home for the Vixen Lacrosse team, and after two false starts caused by weather delays, the team finally played at Babcock field. The afternoon non-conference match up with the Pride of Widener University was a hotly

March 6, 2012
Orchowski Assists in Vixen Victory
Kimberly Orchowski (Crofton, Md./Arundel) handed out five helpers and tallied two scores in the Vixens' second win of the season. The first-year attacker is tied with Olivia Hurt (Charlottesville, Va./The Covenant School) for season total points leader at 16. Hurt scored four goals, including the game-winning goal, to help lead the Vixens to a 12-9 non-conference victory over the visiting Griffins of Gwynedd-Mercy College. The sophomore now has

March 5, 2012
Lacrosse Field Notes: No Place Like Home
For the second consecutive game, adverse field conditions have forced a venue change for the Vixen Lacrosse team. WildCat Stadium at Randolph College will be the site of Tuesday's game against Gwynedd-Mercy. The Vixens will finally play a true home game on Wednesday, March 7.

March 4, 2012
Wilkes Slips Past SBC in Overtime
The Vixen Lacrosse team hosted the visiting Colonels of Wilkes University in a Sunday afternoon lacrosse game. Due to recent soaking rains, Babcock field on the campus of Sweet Briar College was rendered unplayable. The non-conference contest, originally scheduled

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Follow Live Coverage As Lacrosse Takes On Wilkes
Sweet Briar hosts Wilkes University in a matchup to be held at Randolph College. Follow our live blog here beginning at 2pm on Sunday.

March 2, 2012
Saturday's Lacrosse Game Postponed
Due to inclement weather and adverse field conditions, Saturday’s 4pm lacrosse game has been postponed. Sweet Briar College will now host Wilkes University at 2pm on the campus of Randolph College.

February 27, 2012
SBC Lacrosse Looks to Improve to 2-0 with Home Opener
The Sweet Briar College Lacrosse team is coming off a season opening road win over Ferrum College. Next up for the Vixens: Wilkes University. Saturday's game with the visiting Colonels is the second non-conference contest in an eight game stretch leading into league play. The home opener at Babcock Field is scheduled for a 4pm start.

February 23, 2012
Vixens Pounce on Panthers, Secure Season Opening Win
Vixen Lacrosse began its 2012 campaign with a road win at non-conference opponent Ferrum College. The season opening victory marked a number of first for the program.

February 22, 2012
Follow Live Coverage of Lacrosse Season Opener
The Vixens travel to Ferrum for the first game of the 2012 campaign. Follow Thursday's action via our live blog coverage. The away contest is scheduled for a 4:30pm start.

February 20, 2012
Lacrosse Field Notes: First-timers
Sweet Briar lacrosse opens the 2012 season on the road at Ferrum College. The Thursday, February 23 non-conference match up marks a number of firsts. Eboni Preston makes her inaugural regular season debut as the Vixen lacrosse head coach and seven first-years suit up for the Vixens.

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 8, 2012
SBC Lacrosse Selected 8th in Preseason Poll
The Vixen Lacrosse team was selected eighth in the 2012 preseason poll released Wednesday by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference office. Under the leadership of first-year head coach Eboni Preston, the 2012 edition of Vixen Lacrosse features 10 returning and eight first-year

November 29, 2011
Vixen Lacrosse Announces 2012 Schedule
The Vixen lacrosse program has announced the 2012 spring schedule. On February 23rd, under the direction of first-year head coach Eboni Preston, Sweet Briar College kicks-off the season with an away contest against perennial non-conference opponent Ferrum College. The Vixens then host

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

October 3, 2011
Vixen Lacrosse Wraps up Fall Play at Ferrum College
The Vixen Lacrosse team traveled to Ferrum College on October 1, for their annual fall playday. In addition to playing host team Ferrum, Sweet Briar College also competed against the Radford University club team. The fall competition date

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

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Former Vixen Mentor Named Athletic Director at Saint Gertrude
Missy Ackerman '87, former head coach and and All-American during her playing days, was recently named athletic director at Saint Gertrude High School in Richmond.

June 15, 2011
Eboni Preston Named as Head Lacrosse Coach
Sweet Briar Athletic Director Kelly Morrison has announced the appointment of Eboni Preston as Head Lacrosse Coach, Assistant Facilities Director and Lecturer in the PE Department.

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Newman '09 Tabbed As Founder Of Women's Lacrosse At Beloit College
Meredith Newman, a former Sweet Briar College lacrosse standout and a former Kenyon College (Ohio) assistant coach, has been named the first head coach of women’s lacrosse at Beloit College. Newman’s hiring was announced July 22 by Director of Athletics and Recreation Peggy Carl.

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.

May 10, 2011
Vixens Place Two on Honorable Mention Team
The ODAC Lacrosse coaches voted yesterday on the All ODAC teams, the Vixens nabbed 2 spots on the Honorable Mention squad. Seniors Stewart Hulfish and DJ Abernathy each placed as midfielders.

April 27, 2011
Vixens Zapped by Quakers
The Sweet Briar Lacrosse team wrapped up its 2011 season Wednesday, falling 16-9 to conference-foe Guilford College. The match was a make-up of a lightning cancelled game last month

April 25, 2011
Lacrosse at Roanoke
The Vixen lacrosse team traveled to Roanoke College on Monday night to play under the lights. The Vixens scored seven goals total, five in the first half and two in the second. Sophomore Sam Schwartz and senior Stewart Hulfish each had two goals. Rounding out the scoring effort was Sarah Winstead, DJ Abernathy, and Brittany Fox who each had a goal.

April 23, 2011
Vixens head to Lynchburg
The Vixen lacrosse team headed to Lynchburg today to take on the Hornets of Lynchburg College. This weekend the Vixens played back to back games, playing Methodist University yesterday and Lynchburg College today.

April 22, 2011
Vixens win 2 in a Row
The Vixen lacrosse team hosted Methodist University on Friday afternoon at Babcock Field. Friday was a special day for Sweet Briar for two reasons: 1) it was the sophomore/junior open house; and 2) it was Senior Day. The Vixens honored their four seniors before the game began.

April 20, 2011
Vixens Beat Hollins
The Vixen lacrosse team took on visiting Hollins University on Wednesday afternoon at Babcock Field. Sam Schwartz led the scoring effort with 5 goals. Other goal contributors included Brittany Fox with 4, Seanne Weekes scored 3, and Sarah Winstead scored 1. Melissa Clough had 4 caused turnovers and 5 ground balls.

April 15, 2011
Game at Roanoke Postponed
The lacrosse game schedule on April 16 at Roanoke college has been rescheduled due to thunderstorms expected in the area. The game has been rescheduled fro April 25 at 5:00pm.

April 13, 2011
Vixens fall to Eagles
Vixen lacrosse traveled to Bridgewater college on Wednesday afternoon to play the Eagles. The Vixens fought hard in the game coming up with 11 goals, 5 goals in the first half and 6 in the second. Sweet Briar won in ground balls with 18, went 6-7 on clear attempts, but had 12 turnovers in the game.

April 9, 2011
Vixens head to Virginia Beach
The Sweet Briar lacrosse team traveled three and a half hours to Virginia Beach today to face off with the Marlins of VIrginia Wesleyan College. Sophomore Sam Schwartz led the goal scoring for the team.

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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.

April 6, 2011
Link Stands Tall
Vixen lacrosse traveled to Shenandoah University on Wednesday afternoon, the Vixens fought hard as a team but it was first year Megan Link who stood out in goal, Link turned in a 15 save effort and came away with the most ground balls for the Vixens with 5.

April 3, 2011
Lacrosse wins 16-6
On Sunday afternoon the Vixen lacrosse team traveled to N.C. Wesleyan to play against the Battling Bishops, the Vixens walked away with a 10 point win. Leading the scoring effort was sophomore Sam Schwartz with 8 goals, DJ Abernathy with 3 goals, Sarah Winstead with 2 goals, and 3 other VIxens with 1 goal a piece.

March 31, 2011
Vixens Beat WildCats 16-2
The Vixen lacrosse team battled visiting Randolph College on Wednesday afternoon at Babcock field. The Vixens were able to make the best of the opportunities they created and won by a score of 16-2. DJ Abernathy scored 5 goals, while teammates Sarah Winstead and Jessie Edington each netted a hat trick.

March 30, 2011
Vixens Travel to Lexington
The Vixen lacrosse team traveled to Lexington Virginia to take on the Generals of Washington and Lee University on Wednesday afternoon. The weather was a bit cold with spurts of rain, making playing conditions a little less then ideal. The Vixens had 13 ground balls, and had 3 caused turnovers.

March 26, 2011
Vixens Turn it on in Second Half
The Vixen lacrosse team battled the Yellow Jackets of Randolph-Macon on Saturday afternoon. It was a cold day at the field but the hill was packed with bundled up fans. The Vixens had 19 caused turnovers and 13 ground balls in the effort.

March 22, 2011
Lacrosse Game Postponed due to Lightning
The Vixen lacrosse game was postponed due to the thunderstorm that rolled in during the game on Wednesday afternoon. The Vixens were down 7-6 when the officials called the game. NCAA rules state there must be 48 minutes of the game played in order for it to count.

March 16, 2011
Vixens Compete in Florida
The Vixen Lacrosse team headed to Disney World to compete during Spring Break. The Team has been gone for 5 days now and seems to be having a great time. The weather is warm and sunny, the girls have a 2-day park pass, and they had an instructional session with lacrosse great Casey Powell. They have also competed in two games.

March 8, 2011
Vixens Cruise to 20-7 win
The Vixen Lacrosse team grabbed their first win of the season on Tuesday afternoon at Babcock Field. The Vixens took on the Gators of College Of Notre Dame Maryland and won 20-7. The Vixens are now 1-0-1 and holding on at 4th in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

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Huber is February Athlete of the Month
First year Marian Huber was recently named February's Athlete of the Month. Honorable mention nods went to first year Tennis Player Ariel (Holness) Taylor and sophomore Lacrosse player Sam Schwartz. All three women represented the best of Sweet Briar in the month of February.

February 24, 2011
Vixens battle in Rain
The Vixen lacrosse team battled in the freezing rain on Thursday afternoon

February 24, 2011
Spring is Here!
The Sweet Briar Lacrosse team opens the 2011 season this afternoon

February 23, 2011
The Grass is Greener
The Lacrosse team is outside in shorts, throwing and catching, scoring and saving, and above all playing on their lovely green grass. What has changed in a year to make our grass greener?

February 10, 2011
2011 Lacrosse Pre-Season Poll Released
Although the Sweet Briar Vixens were coming in at

October 19, 2010
Sweet Briar Lacrosse Fall Play Day Recap
The Sweet Briar Vixen lacrosse team hosted their fifth fall play

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

May 6, 2010
Abernathy makes ODAC Honorable Mention
Junior midfielder DJ Abernathy made the All ODAC Honorable Mention list released today. DJ had a stand out year for the Vixens leading in almost all attacking categories.

April 21, 2010
Lacrosse wrap up
There are different pieces that make a successful season. The most obvious of course is the win/loss record. Sweet Briar certainly experienced both. But the wins and losses only paint part of the picture.

April 14, 2010
Lacrosse Turns it on for Second Half
The Sweet Briar Lacrosse team traveled to Guilford College last night to play the Quakers. The Vixens started off slow allowing Guilford to dominate the first half 11-0, but in the second half the vixens fired it on and scored 5 goals.