ODAC BASKETBALL

Mary Schleusner led the Generals to victory thanks to a double-double performance.

Hollins played Salisbury in the annual Jean Beamer Tip-Off classic at Roanoke College.

Sanborn spent five years leading the Panthers Men's Basketball program.

The top-seeded Yellow Jackets led by as many as 22 in Saturday's victory.

Former Northside standout Kasey Draper led all scorers with 24 points.

The Maroons scored 50 points in the paint leading to a 62 percent shooting performance.

Senior forward Gus Wise scored a career-high 22 points to lead the Generals to their third straight victory.

The Maroons used a 20-8 run that spanned from the first quarter into the second quarter to pull away for the 78-55 victory.

The Maroons defeated the Fighting Squirrels 74-37 behind 46 percent shooting from the field.

ROANOKE, Va. – After losing its season opener to Greensboro on Wednesday, the Roanoke College Maroons opened up ODAC play with much more intensity, leading to a 66-55 win over Hampden-Sydney. The Maroons, who were picked 4th as preseason favorites, welcomed the return of former Northside Viking Kasey Draper who made his season debut--tallying 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the Hive in Lynchburg, the women opened up ODAC play with Bridgewater. On the road, the Ferrum women also came up short to Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets saw 4 players notch double-digit scoring performances including Cheridan Hatfield who lead with 16 points and Aimee Debell who added 15 points and 19 rebounds.

SALEM, Va. – Saturday’s ODAC tournament semifinals proved to be competitive matchups. On the women’s side, Roanoke College and Guilford College were back and forth in the final quarter before the Quakers could pull away for the 66-61 victory. On the men’s side, Roanoke College had a chance to take the lead with just seconds remaining. But a missed shot led to a 60-59 Randolph-Macon victory. The Yellow Jackets will play Virginia Wesleyan in the championship, after the Marlins defeated the Hornets of Lynchburg.