Washington and Lee Claims Fourth Consecutive ODAC Volleyball Title With a 3-0 Win Over Randolph-Macon
Story Courtesy of the Guilford Sports Information Department


Greensboro, N.C. -- Although Washington and Lee defeated Randolph-Macon in straight sets, the Yellow Jackets would not go quietly in their first ODAC final.  The opening set saw a furious back-and-forth game with both teams holding four-point leads and enjoying multiple-point runs.  The Generals went on the final run that resulted in a 30-28 victory.  Washington and Lee used its momentum to overpower Randolph-Macon in the second game 30-13, but the Yellow Jackets fought back in game three, a set that saw nine ties.  The Generals, however, were unwilling to give up the lead and pulled away at the end of the final game to win 30-25, en route to their fourth straight title.

W&L won its fourth consecutive ODAC Championship with a 3-1 victory over Randolph-Macon

 

The Generals were led by the three-headed tandem of Laura Byrne (17 kills, 11 digs), Emily Wolfing (16 kills, 9 digs), and Susan Gaillard (14 kills, 2 service aces, 2 blocks).   Christine Gladysz was outstanding setting up Washington and Lee recording a match-high 50 assists while also helping out defensively with 12 digs.

 

The Yellow Jackets' Mollee Farrell (Virginia Beach, VA/First Colonial) kept Randolph-Macon close by recording 10 kills and three blocks in the final, along with defensive play of Michelle Kutcher (Freedom, PA/Ambridge) and Veronica Briggs (Phoenix, MD/Dulaney) with 12 digs and 13 digs each.  Elizabeth Kite was a strong presence with 34 assists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 ODAC Volleyball All-Tournament Team

Name School Pos. Yr.
Laura Byrne Washington and Lee OP Jr.
Mollee Farrell Randolph-Macon MB So.
Susan Gaillard Washington and Lee MB Jr.
Christine Gladysz Washington and Lee S Jr.
Jannessa Morusma Randolph-Macon MB Jr.
Jennifer Perkinson Virginia Wesleyan OP So.
Emily Wolfing Washington and Lee OH Sr.