2012 LC Baseball

May 14, 2012
NCAA Baseball Tournament Bracket Released, Lynchburg Headed to CNU Regional
The Lynchburg College baseball team was selected as the fifth seed in the Newport News Regional, hosted by Christopher Newport University.

May 1, 2012
Q&A With Hornet of the Week Robert Garrett
The Lynchburg College athletic department each week showcases a question and answer feature with our Hornet of the Week. The thirtieth student-athlete in this series is baseball senior pitcher Robert Garrett.

April 29, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Wins ODAC Title, Defeats Bridgewater 2-1
Junior Michael Kenah launched a sacrifice fly scoring junior Ashton Paige for the winning run in the eighth inning on Sunday as the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Bridgewater College 2-1 for LC’s first Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title since 1990.

April 28, 2012
First-Seeded LC Baseball Edges Randolph-Macon 2-1, Advances to ODAC Championship
For the first time since 2010 and the second time since 2005, the first-seeded Lynchburg College baseball team is heading to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament Championship.

April 28, 2012
Seven Hornets Earn All-ODAC Baseball Honors, Fitzpatrick Named Scholar Athlete
Seven Lynchburg College baseball players were named to the All-Conference team as announced by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) on Saturday.

April 27, 2012
Miller Pitches Two-Hit Shutout, LC Defeats Emory & Henry 3-0 in ODAC Tournament
Freshman starting pitcher Brandon Miller turned in his finest performance of the season on Friday in helping the first-seeded Lynchburg College baseball team defeat Emory & Henry College 3-0 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament.

April 26, 2012
LC Baseball Dispatches Hampden-Sydney 8-1 in Game One of the ODAC Tournament
Senior Robert Garrett pitched a complete game on Thursday as the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Hampden-Sydney College 8-1 in the first round of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament.

April 24, 2012
Hornets Ranked Near Top in National Statistical Categories
With the spring regular seasons coming to a close, Lynchburg College’s teams and individuals rank near the top of several national statistical standings.

April 21, 2012
First-Seeded Hornet Baseball To Face Hampden-Sydney on Thursday in ODAC Tournament
The pairings are set for the 2012 ODAC Baseball Tournament and Lynchburg College enters the postseason as the league’s top seed. The Hornets topped the conference with a 14-4 league mark to go with a 30-8 overall record. LC has been the top seed three out of the past five years heading into the tournament.

April 20, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Splits With Washington & Lee
In the final regular season games of the year, the Lynchburg College baseball team split with Washington & Lee University in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) doubleheader on Friday afternoon. Lynchburg won the first game 5-3, before falling in the second 14-7.

April 18, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Ranked 22nd in ABCA Poll
The Lynchburg College baseball team is now ranked 22nd in the nation according to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).

April 17, 2012
LC Baseball Defeats Ferrum 4-3
Sophomore James Womack pitched eight solid innings on Tuesday night as the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Ferrum College 4-3 in non-conference play.

April 17, 2012
LC Baseball vs. CNU Cancelled, Washington & Lee DH Moved Up To Friday
With adverse weather moving into the Lynchburg region this week, the Lynchburg College baseball game versus Christopher Newport University scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled.

April 14, 2012
LC Baseball Splits With Emory & Henry, Clinches #1 Seed in ODAC Tournament
The Lynchburg College baseball team split its doubleheader with Emory and Henry College on Saturday in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play.

April 11, 2012
LC Baseball Defeats Hampden-Sydney 11-10; Del Buono Triples in Winning Run in 10th
Junior Michael Del Buono tripled to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Hampden-Sydney College 11-10 on Wednesday afternoon in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play. Lynchburg has now won 13-straight games this season.

April 10, 2012
Q&A With Hornet of the Week Dan Savage
The Lynchburg College athletic department each week showcases a question and answer feature with our Hornet of the Week. The twenty-seventh student-athlete in this series is junior baseball player, Dan Savage.

April 9, 2012
Savage and Garrett Named ODAC Players of the Week
Lynchburg College baseball garnered both Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) players of the week as announced by the conference office on Monday.

April 7, 2012
Savage’s Eight RBI Highlight LC Baseball’s Doubleheader Sweep Over Bridgewater
Junior Dan Savage notched a combined eight RBI on Saturday in Lynchburg College baseball’s doubleheader sweep over Bridgewater College in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play.

April 4, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Tames Methodist in 7-6 Victory
With help from a five-run first inning, the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Methodist University on Wednesday afternoon 7-6 in non-conference play. LC has now won 10-straight games this season.

April 3, 2012
Mansfield Pitches Seven Solid Innings, LC Baseball Beats Hampden-Sydney 3-0
Behind reigning Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) pitcher of the week sophomore Michael Mansfield, the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Hampden-Sydney College 3-0 in conference play on Tuesday.

April 2, 2012
Lynchburg Garners Four ODAC Player of the Week Selections
Lynchburg College earned four different Old Dominion Athletic Conference player of the week selections on Monday as announced by conference office.

March 31, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Sweeps Roanoke in Doubleheader
The Lynchburg College baseball team pulled off a sweep of Roanoke College on Saturday in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play, extending its winning streak to seven games. Lynchburg won the first game 12-5 and the second 4-2.

March 30, 2012
Hornet Baseball Continues Offensive Surge, Defeats NC Wesleyan 11-1
The Lynchburg College baseball team proved once again why they are one of the top hitting teams in the NCAA Division III on Friday with an 11-1 win over N.C. Wesleyan College in non-conference play.

March 29, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Ranking High in Several Statistical Categories Nationally
Along with compiling a 19-6 record and a 6-2 mark in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), the Lynchburg College baseball team ranks high in several NCAA statistical categories.

March 28, 2012
LC Baseball Scores Four in Seventh Inning, Defeats Greensboro 5-2
Using a four-run seventh inning, the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Greensboro College 5-2 in non-conference play at Lynchburg City Stadium on Wednesday night.

March 27, 2012
Offense Propels Lynchburg Baseball in Doubleheader Sweep Over Virginia Wesleyan
The bats came alive for the Lynchburg College baseball team on Tuesday as the Hornets swept Virginia Wesleyan College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) doubleheader. LC won the first game 10-3 while taking the second game 10-2.

March 26, 2012
Kenah Named ODAC Baseball Player of the Week
Lynchburg College junior shortstop Michael Kenah was named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) player of the week on Monday as announced by the conference office.

March 25, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Doubleheader vs. Virginia Wesleyan Pushed to Tuesday
Due to several storms that passed through the Lynchburg area over the weekend, the Lynchburg College baseball doubleheader with Virginia Wesleyan College has been moved to Tuesday at 1 p.m on Fox Field.

March 23, 2012
LC Baseball Doubleheader with Virginia Wesleyan Moved to Monday
With the threat of adverse weather this weekend, the Lynchburg College baseball doubleheader with Virginia Wesleyan College has been moved from Saturday to Monday.

March 23, 2012
Kenah Fuels Lynchburg’s 6-3 Win Over Southern Virginia
Junior Michael Kenah knocked in four RBI on Friday afternoon as the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Southern Virginia University 6-3 in non-conference play.

March 22, 2012
Q&A With Hornet of the Week Michael Del Buono
The Lynchburg College athletic department each week showcases a question and answer feature with our Hornet of the Week. The twenty-fourth student-athlete in this series is junior second baseman Michael Del Buono.

March 21, 2012
LC Baseball Splits With No.10 Shenandoah
The Lynchburg College baseball team split with No.10 Shenandoah University on Wednesday afternoon, falling 3-0 in the first game and winning 6-1 in the second in non-conference play.

March 20, 2012
LC Baseball Game vs. Southern Virginia Moved to Friday
Due to inclement weather in the surrounding area, the Lynchburg College baseball game against Southern Virginia University has been postponed.

March 19, 2012
Del Buono and Voumard Named ODAC Players of the Week
Two Lynchburg College student-athletes were named Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Athletes of the Week in their respective sports for the week of March 19.

March 17, 2012
Hornets Baseball Take Two from the Royals
The Lynchburg College baseball team swept Eastern Mennonite University in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) double header on Saturday, winning 4-3 in the first game, and 22-7 in the nightcap.

March 16, 2012
Tufts Defeats LC Baseball 9-4
Hornet junior second baseman Michael Del Buono blasted two home runs Friday afternoon but it wasn’t enough as Tufts University (MA) defeated Lynchburg College 9-4 in non-conference play.

March 14, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Wins Third-Straight; Offense Fuels 19-3 Win Over Averett
For the second game in a row, the Lynchburg College baseball team scored 19 runs, with LC winning 19-3 over Averett University in non-conference action on Wednesday.

March 13, 2012
Hornet Baseball Outmatches Ferrum 19-5
Behind a balanced offense the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Ferrum College 19-5 in non-conference play on Tuesday afternoon.

March 10, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Splits With Randolph-Macon
The Lynchburg College baseball team split with Randolph-Macon College on Saturday, losing the first game 6-4 and winning the second game 7-5 in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) action.

March 9, 2012
LC Baseball Defeats Penn State Abington 4-2
Using a three-run fourth inning, the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Penn State University Abington on Friday afternoon 4-2 in non-conference play.

March 8, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Edges NC Wesleyan 5-3
The Lynchburg College baseball team defeated North Carolina Wesleyan College 5-3 on Thursday afternoon in non-conference play.

March 6, 2012
Hornet Baseball Defeats Southern Virginia 13-4
The Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Southern Virginia University on Tuesday afternoon, winning 13-4 in non-conference play.

March 4, 2012
LC Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Guilford
The Lynchburg College baseball team split its doubleheader on Sunday with Guilford College, falling 3-2 in the first game and winning 4-2 in the second in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play.

March 3, 2012
LC Baseball To Play Doubleheader at Guilford on Sunday
The Lynchburg College baseball game at Guilford College has been moved to Sunday afternoon due to adverse weather conditions. The teams will play a doubleheader at Guilford beginning at noon on Sunday.

March 1, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball’s Game vs. Averett Postponed
Due to adverse weather conditions this week, the Lynchburg College baseball team has postponed its game with Averett University until March 14 at 3:00 p.m.

February 25, 2012
LC Baseball Cruises to 29-4 Victory Over Virginia University of Lynchburg
Registering 21 hits and taking advantage of seven errors, the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated the Virginia University of Lynchburg 29-4 in non-conference play on Saturday afternoon on Fox Field.

February 24, 2012
Lynchburg College Baseball Game vs. Shenandoah Postponed
Due to the inclement weather today, the Lynchburg College baseball game against Shenandoah University scheduled for Friday afternoon has been postponed until further notice. No make-up date has yet been set.

February 21, 2012
Lynchburg College Baseball Postpones Wednesday Game vs. SVU
Due to the inclement weather this week, the Lynchburg College baseball game against Southern Virginia University scheduled for Wednesday afternoon has been postponed until further notice.

February 18, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Splits at Methodist University Diamond Baseball Tournament
The Lynchburg College baseball team fell to Frostburg State University 17-10 but rallied to defeat Methodist University 7-4 on Saturday in non-conference action in the Methodist University Diamond Baseball Tournament.

February 17, 2012
Hornets Defeat Nationally Ranked Birmingham Southern 7-4
The Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Birmingham Southern College Friday afternoon 7-4 in the first game of the weekend at the Methodist University Diamond Baseball Tournament.

February 16, 2012
LC Baseball Schedule Changes Made for the Weekend
With the potential of adverse weather this weekend, Methodist University announced today changes in the Methodist Diamond Baseball Tournament, moving from a three-day event to a two-day tournament.

February 14, 2012
Q&A With Hornet of the Week Brock Shiflett
The Lynchburg College athletic department each week showcases a question and answer feature with our Hornet of the Week. The eighteenth student-athlete in this series is junior baseball player Brock Shiflett.

February 14, 2012
LC Baseball Defeats Stevenson 11-8 in Home Opener
Using a three-run seventh inning, the Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Stevenson University in a shootout on Tuesday afternoon 11-8 in non-conference play.

February 12, 2012
Hornet Baseball Falls to Greensboro 7-3
Facing an early deficit, the Lynchburg College baseball team was unable to comeback against Greensboro College on Sunday afternoon, falling 7-3 in non-conference play.

February 11, 2012
Lynchburg Baseball Defeats Averett 8-6 in Comeback Fashion
The Lynchburg College baseball team defeated Averett University 8-6 on Saturday in the first game of the season in non-conference play.

February 3, 2012
LC Baseball Picked Third in ODAC Pre-Season Poll Behind Bridgewater, R-MC
Bridgewater College garnered top billing in the first ODAC preseason poll of the spring as the league’s coaches tabbed the Eagles atop the annual baseball survey.

January 18, 2012
Hornet Percy Abell's Brother Scott Promoted to Head Football coach at W&L
LEXINGTON, Va. – Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn announced that Scott Abell has been promoted to head football coach effective immediately. Abell had previously served as the program’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.

November 8, 2011
LC Baseball Releases 2012 Schedule
Lynchburg College baseball has announced their 2012 season schedule, which contains 40 games including 18 coming in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) play.