WVB ODAC QF Preview 2026

Preview: Women's Volleyball Plays at Batten in ODAC Quarterfinals

11/9/2026 6:30:00 PM

By: Matt McIntosh '23, '26
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - On Tuesday evening, the Shenandoah University women's volleyball team travels to Batten University for the 2026 ODAC Quarterfinals. The winner will move on to play the winner of Washington and Lee University vs. Roanoke College.

The Hornets enter the tournament as the six seed with seven ODAC wins, while the Marlins tallied 10 conference victories to take the three seed in the bracket.

GAME INFORMATION

Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: TowneBank Arena (Virginia Beach, VA)

SHENANDOAH VS BATTEN HISTORY

Shenandoah Wins: 0
Batten Wins: 18
Last Meeting: 9/16/26 (Batten Won 3-0)
Last Playoff Meeting: 2020 ODAC Quarterfinals (Batten Won 3-1)

2026 SHENANDOAH WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Record: 15-11, 7-5 ODAC
Head Coach: Travis Abele (2nd Season)
Kills Leaders: Hannah Hylton (285), Ashlynn Spence (230), Myah Watson (99)
Aces Leaders: Hannah Hylton (40), Amanda Schaffer (31), Samantha Shy (28)
Blocks Leaders: Ashlynn Spence (92.0), Myah Watson (61.0), Hannah Hylton (35.0)
Assist Leaders: Amanda Schaffer (384), Susan Smith (270), Alayna Cole (113)
Digs Leaders: Samantha Shy (304), Hannah Hylton (271), Anika Dodge (135)
Team Stats: 1,061 kills, .148 hitting percentage, 196.0 blocks

2026 BATTEN WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Record: 24-4, 10-2 ODAC
Head Coach: Karissa Cumberbatch (7th Season)
Kills Leaders: Hannah Smith (366), Anna Moody (332), Aajah Vazquez (169)
Aces Leaders: Hannah Smith (44), Niya Nash (39), Maelyn Thams (37), Brenna Raymond (37)
Blocks Leaders: Aajah Vazquez (96.0), Ava Baker (77.0), Anna Moody (56.0)
Assist Leaders: Niya Nash (650), Laura Miller (172), Kathryn Liles (163)
Digs Leaders: Brenna Raymond (467), Hannah Smith (293), Niya Nash (203)
Team Stats: 1,303 kills, .225 hitting percentage, 186.0 blocks

#GoSUHornets
 
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