ODAC Semifinals Preview: Hornets Face Generals in Salem

2/27/2026 2:00:00 PM

By: Matt McIntosh '23

SALEM, Va. - The Shenandoah University women's basketball team and Washington and Lee University meet in the ODAC Tournament for the fourth time in five seasons when the two ODAC foes play in the semifinals this Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Generals are undefeated this season, earning the top seed in the tournament, while the Hornets are the fourth seed. Both teams have been nationally ranked throughout the year, as the Generals are currently ranked fourth in the country.

The winner of Saturday's game advances to the championship game on Sunday at 2 p.m., playing the winner of Bridgewater vs Randolph-Macon.

GAME INFORMATION

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Game Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Salem Civic Center (Salem, Virginia)
Live Stream: flocollege.com

SHENANDOAH VS WASHINGTON & LEE HISTORY

Shenandoah Wins: 10
Washington and Lee Wins: 18
Last Meeting: 1/10/2026 (WLU Won 69-52)
Last Playoff Meeting: 2024 ODAC Championship (WLU Won 89-80 OT)

ALL-ODAC SELECTIONS

Shenandoah
First Team: Addisyn Banks
Second Team: Emily Williams

Washington & Lee
Player of the Year: Mary Schleusner
Defensive Player of the Year: Mary Schleusner
Coach of the Year: Brittney Kemp
First Team: Mary Schleusner
Second Team: Quinn McGuinness
Third Team: Sarah Zimmerman

2025-26 SHENANDOAH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Record: 20-6, 11-5 ODAC
Head Coach: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft (12th Season)
Points Leaders: Addisyn Banks (18.3), Emily Williams (14.2), Brynna Nesselrodt (11.9)
Assists Leaders: Addisyn Banks (3.7), Emily Williams (3.6), Skai Bayless (2.7)
Rebounds Leaders: Emily Williams (9.5), Addisyn Banks (7.8), Brynna Nesselrodt (3.8)
Steals Leaders: Addisyn Banks (2.4), Emily Williams (2.2), Skai Bayless (1.0)
Team Stats: 63.4 ppg, 55.0 opponents ppg, .411 shooting percentage, 37.8 rpg

2025-26 WASHINGTON & LEE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Record: 26-0, 16-0 ODAC
Head Coach: Brittney Kemp (2nd Season)
Points Leaders: Mary Schleusner (20.8), Quinn McGuinness (10.4), Sarah Zimmerman (9.4)
Assists Leaders: Quinn McGuinness (3.2), Mary Schleusner (2.4), Sarah Zimmerman (2.1)
Rebounds Leaders: Mary Schleusner (17.0), Riley Bryant (5.7), Sarah Zimmerman (4.9)
Steals Leaders: Mary Schleusner (1.9), Quinn McGuinness (1.5), Sarah Zimmerman (1.3)
Team Stats: 74.7 ppg, 52.8 opponents ppg, .413 shooting percentage, 48.0 rpg

#GoSUHornets

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