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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
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
December 2, 2011
Two Vixens Receive Sportsmanship Accolades
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2011 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of seven fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the third year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship.
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
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Field Notes: Looking Ahead to the Weekend
Field hockey travels to the Mapp Invitational this weekend, while soccer hosts Piedmont on Saturday afternoon.
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
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
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Field Notes: The Week In Vixen Soccer and Field Hockey
The Vixen soccer and field hockey seasons get underway this week.
September 4, 2011
Owls Avenge Last Year’s Over-time Tournament Loss to Vixens
Within minutes of the opening stanza, Bryn Mawr College set the tone for the Sunday afternoon match with Sweet Briar College. The Vixens looked tentative as the game began, while the Bryn Mawr Owl’s seemed ready to push the pace. When the two teams faced each other in last season’s
September 4, 2011
Vixens Tripped Up By Yeowomen
The Yeowomen of Oberlin College handed the Vixen field hockey team a 6-1 setback in the home opener held today at Thayer Field. The contest was tightly fought battle that was closer than the final score would indicate.
October 26, 2010
Sweet Briar Closes Season Against Hollins
October 21, 2010
Vixen Volleyball Fight the Quakers
October 16, 2010
Vixen Volleyball Against Meredith College
The Sweet Briar volleyball team played host to the Avenging Angels
October 6, 2010
Vixens Meet Generals
The Vixen Volleyball team fell to the Generals
September 22, 2010
Vixens Outlast Royals
In front of a boisterous crowd in the Williams Gym, Sweet Briar defeated conference foe Eastern Mennonite University
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Sweet Briar College Welcomes Fall Athletes
The Sweet Briar College fall sports are kicking off their 2010-11 season as of today!
December 1, 2010
Three Vixens Named to Sportsmanship Teams
August 30, 2010
Volleyball Scrimmages at SVU
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
March 30, 2010
Academic Recognition Banquet Honors Laura Jett '10
he annual Academic Recognition Banquet was held on March 24 in Prothro Dining Hall. Students who had appeared on either the First-year Honors or Dean’s Lists were invited to attend, along with the faculty members who have coached them along the way.
November 9, 2009
Winters Receives ODAC Honorable Mention
Junior volleyball player Ashley Winters ('11/Mechanicsville, Va.) received All-ODAC Volleyball Honorable Mention.
October 27, 2009
Vixen Volleyball Closes Season against Lynchburg College
The Vixen volleyball team hosted the Hornets of Lynchburg College tonight at Williams Gymnasium. The Vixens went in with a lot of fight, but they could not stop the Hornets. Lynchburg won in three with scores of 25-11, 25-12, and 25-18.
October 22, 2009
Volleyball Drops Three Games to Roanoke College
The Vixen Volleyball team fought hard on Thursday night, but it just wasn’t enough to put them past Roanoke. Match scores were 20-25, 12-25, and 18-25.
October 17, 2009
Volleyball Team at Virginia Wesleyan College
The Vixen volleyball team traveled to Virginia Wesleyan College yesterday to take on the Marlins. The Marlins won, 3-0. Set scores were 25-13, 25-18, and 25-15.
October 13, 2009
Vixen Volleyball Hosts the Generals
The Sweet Briar Vixen volleyball team hosted Washington and Lee tonight at Williams Gymnasium. The Generals beat the Vixens in three with scores of 25-11, 25-18, and 25-16.
October 7, 2009
Vixen Volleyball Hosts Randolph-Macon Ashland
The Sweet Briar Vixen volleyball team hosted the Randolph-Macon College (Ashland) Yellow Jackets tonight at Williams Gymnasium. The Yellow Jackets won in straight sets, 3-0. The set scores were 25-18, 25-10, and 25-14.
September 30, 2009
Vixen Volleyball at Guilford College
The Sweet Briar College volleyball team fell to the Guilford Quakers Wednesday night at Guilford. Scores were 25-21, 25-13, 25-17.
September 26, 2009
Vixen Volleyball Quad Results
The Vixen volleyball team concluded today's Quad match hosted at Williams Gymnasium.
September 26, 2009
Vixen Volleyball Takes Win From Salem
The Sweet Briar volleyball squad started today's Homecoming Quad Meet against the Salem College Spirits. The Vixens were victorious in five sets, winning the match 3-2.
September 5, 2009
Vixen Volleyball Gets a Win at Roanoke Quad Tournament
The Sweet Briar Volleyball team traveled to Roanoke College for the Maroon Classic Invitational Tournament held Friday and Saturday where the Vixens went 1-3 for the weekend.
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Student-Athletes Receive Sweet Briar Awards
