Preview: Field Hockey and Lynchburg Meet in ODAC Tournament for Ninth Straight Season

11/4/2026 6:00:00 PM

By: Matt McIntosh '23, '26

LYNCHBURG, Va. - For the ninth straight season, the Shenandoah University and the University of Lynchburg field hockey teams meet in the ODAC Tournament, when they clash in the semifinals on Thursday in Lynchburg.

The two teams met less than a week ago, as Lynchburg defeated Shenandoah 3-2 in overtime in the regular season finale. SU is coming off a 2-0 win at home over Roanoke College in the quarterfinals, while LYN earned the top seed and a bye in the tournament.

GAME INFORMATION

Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Shellenberger Field (Lynchburg, VA)

SHENANDOAH VS LYNCHBURG HISTORY

Shenandoah Wins: 5
Lynchburg Wins: 28
Last Meeting: 10/31/26 (LYN Won 3-2 OT)
Last Playoff Meeting: 2025 ODAC Championship (LYN Won 5-1)

2026 SHENANDOAH FIELD HOCKEY

Record: 13-4, 5-3 ODAC
Head Coach: Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft (14th Season)
Goal Leaders: Kierney Weigle (19), Ava Fields (8), Reagan Flory (7)
Assist Leaders: Camryn DeLeva (9), Reagan Flory (8), Ellie Quinn (8)
Point Leaders: Kierney Weigle (44), Reagan Flory (22), Camryn DeLeva (21), Ava Fields (21)
Goalie: Cassidy Alexander (17 games, 12-4 record, 53 saves, 1.12 GAA)
Team Stats: 62 goals, 282 shots, 1.04 GAA

2026 LYNCHBURG FIELD HOCKEY

Record: 13-5, 8-0 ODAC
Head Coach: Jenni Releford (3rd Season)
Goal Leaders: Grace Peterson (15), Sofia Boon (14), Sydney Cappallo (9)
Assist Leaders: Khanyisile Mzizi (10), Allie Freeman (10), Grace Peterson (8)
Point Leaders: Grace Peterson (38), Sofia Boon (30), Khanyisile Mzizi (26)
Goalie: Shay Schoones (18 games, 12-5 record, 110 saves, 1.21 GAA)
Team Stats: 68 goals, 383 shots, 1.12 GAA

#GoSUHornets

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