RC Field Hockey Clinches ODAC Tournament Berth With 1-0 Win Over Virginia Wesleyan

RC Field Hockey Clinches ODAC Tournament Berth With 1-0 Win Over Virginia Wesleyan
The Basics
Score:
Roanoke 1, Virginia Wesleyan 0
Records: Roanoke 11-6, 2-5 ODAC / Virginia Wesleyan 6-13, 2-5 ODAC
Location: Salem, Va.

The Lead: The Roanoke College Field Hockey team clinched a spot in 2015 ODAC Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon.

How it Happened
  • The lone goal of the game came at the 15:14 mark of the first-half when Shelbi Holloman slid a crossing pass to Fiona Dougan who one timed a shot past the VWC keeper for the only goal RC would need.
  • The RC defense made the lead standup, allowing VWC just five shots for the game and all four that were on goal were turned away by Maroon keeper Heather Schauder.
  • It is the first berth in the postseason tournament for the Maroons since the 2005 season.
  • RC's 11 wins is the most for the Maroon program since the 2004 season.
  • Roanoke will be the 5th seed in ODAC Tournament and will face third-seed Shenandoah Tuesday in Winchester. SU slipped by RC 3-2 in overtime earlier this season. A game time will be announced soon.