Shenandoah Hornets Explained

Shenandoah Hornets
University:Shenandoah University
Association:NCAA
Conference:ODAC (primary)
Division:Division III
Director:DeShon Foxx
Location:Winchester, Virginia
Teams:22
Stadium:Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium
Basketballarena:James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Mascot:Buzzy
Nickname:Hornets
Color1:Red
Color2:Blue
Hex1:98002E
Hex2:002D62
Pageurl:http://www.suhornets.com/

The Shenandoah Hornets are the athletic teams that represent Shenandoah University, located in Winchester, Virginia, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) since the 2012-13 academic year. The Hornets previously competed in the USA South Athletic Conference (USA South) from 1992 to 2012.

Varsity teams

Shenandoah competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports: men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.

Men's Programs

Baseball

Current CoachKevin Anderson (2004–present)
Record under current Coach643-266-2
Conference ChampionshipsUSA South
  • 2010
  • 2011

ODAC

  • 2015
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2022
NCAA AppearancesWorld Series
  • 2009
  • 2010

Super Regionals

  • 2019
  • 2023

Regionals

  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2022
  • 2023
FacilitiesKevin Anderson Field at Bridgeforth Stadium

Jim Barnett Park

1001 E. Cork Street

Winchester, Va. 22601

Baseball Championships

NCAA Appearances

YearRoundOpponentResult
2009RegionalJohns HopkinsW, 8-2
2009RegionalYork (Pa.)W, 11-2
2009RegionalChristopher NewportW, 8-4
2009RegionalJohns HopkinsW, 11-7
2009ChampionshipFarmingdale StateW, 12-2
2009ChampionshipSt. Thomas (Minn.)L, 16-5
2009ChampionshipCarthageL, 9-8 (11 Innings)
2010RegionalBridgewaterW, 11-1
2010RegionalYork (Pa.)W, 9-6
2010RegionalMary WashingtonW, 10-5
2010RegionalSalisburyW, 6-4
2010ChampionshipIll. WesleyanL, 7-5
2010ChampionshipJohns HopkinsL, 7-4
2011RegionalWabashW, 4-0
2011RegionalPiedmontW, 14-5
2011RegionalPiedmontW, 6-1
2011RegionalSalisburyL, 9-8
2011RegionalSalisburyL, 8-7
2012RegionalRowanW, 5-4
2012RegionalSalisburyW, 6-1
2012RegionalSalisburyL, 2-1 (14 Innings)
2012RegionalChristopher NewportL, 9-5
2014RegionalCovnantW, 11-3
2014RegionalBirmingham SouthernW, 5-4
2014RegionalBridgewaterL, 5-3
2014RegionalEmoryL, 12-8
2015RegionalAdrianW, 5-1
2015RegionalHeidelbergL, 5-0
2015RegionalFrostburg StateL, 7-2
2016RegionalMariettaW, 3-2
2016RegionalBirmingham SouthernW, 6-2
2016RegionalEmoryL, 14-7
2016RegionalBirmingham SouthernW, 10-8
2016RegionalEmoryL, 15-2
2017RegionalMaritime (N.Y.)W, 5-3
2017RegionalWheaton (Mass.)L, 6-0
2017RegionalLesleyW, 4-1
2017RegionalAlverniaW, 8-6
2017RegionalJohns HopkinsW, 4-2
2017RegionalWheaton (Mass.)W, 5-4
2017RegionalWheaton (Mass.)L, 1-0
2018RegionalMariettaW, 3-2
2018RegionalWoosterL, 13-5
2018RegionalIthacaL, 7-5
2019RegionalKeanL, 5-3
2019RegionalIthacaW, 9-2
2019RegionalWestfield StateW, 7-1
2019RegionalKeanW, 6-4
2019RegionalKeanW, 4-1
2019Super RegionalJohns HopkinsL, 6-3
2019Super RegionalJohns HopkinsL, 7-3
2022RegionalSt. Joseph's (Long Island)W, 10-3
2022RegionalCatholicL, 6-5
2022RegionalSt. Joseph's (Long Island)W, 10-8
2022RegionalCatholicW, 6-3
2022RegionalCatholicL, 13-10
2023RegionalThe College of New JerseyL, 22-9
2023RegionalImmaculataW, 11-7
2023RegionalThe College of New JerseyW, 8-1
2023RegionalChristopher NewportW, 14-5
2023RegionalChristopher NewportW, 5-3
2023Super RegionalLynchburgL, 9-6
2023Super RegionalLynchburgL, 3-1

Men’s Basketball

Current CoachNick Doyle (2022-present)
Record under current Coach24-29
ChampionshipsESAC
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1991

Dixie

  • 1996
NCAA AppearancesFirst Round
  • 1989
  • 1991
  • 1996
FacilitiesJames R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center

1188 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Men’s Cross Country

Current CoachAndy Marrocco (2006–present)
NCAA AppearancesRegionals
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2015
  • 2017
  • 2023

NCAA Championships

  • 2010 Josiah Renton
  • 2013 Ryan Taylor
FacilitiesKernstown Battlefield

610 Battle Park Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Football

Current CoachScott Yoder (2013–present)
Record under current Coach56-49
ChampionshipsUSA SOUTH
  • 2003 (Co-Champions)
  • 2004 (Co-Champions)
NCAA AppearancesFIRST ROUND
  • 2004
FacilitiesGlo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium[1] [2] [3] [4]

1122 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Football Championship

NCAA Appearances

Men’s Golf

Current CoachScott Singhass (2006–present)
FacilitiesWinchester Country Club

1300 Senseny Rd

Winchester, VA 22602

Men’s Lacrosse

Current CoachTim Marshall (2014–present)
Record under current Coach75-98
FacilitiesGlo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium

1122 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Men’s Soccer

Current CoachBrandon Kates (2022-present)
Record under current Coach13-11-10
Championships
NCAA Appearances
FacilitiesGlo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium

1122 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Men’s Tennis

Current CoachJason Cole (2019–present)
Record under current Coach37-34
FacilitiesLowry Tennis Courts

1460 University Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Men’s Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)

Current CoachAndy Marrocco (2006–present)
NCAA AppearancesNCAA Indoor Championships
  • 2023 Tucker Kindig
  • 2023 Miles Moore
  • 2024 William Crowder

NCAA Outdoor Championships

  • 2022 Tucker Kindig
  • 2023 Tucker Kindig
  • 2023 Miles Moore
  • 2023 4x100 Relay (W. Newcome, W. Crowder, A. Jackson, M. Moore)
FacilitiesJames R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center1188 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Men's Wrestling

Current CoachTim McGuire (2020-present)
Record Under Current Coach8-19
FacilitiesJames R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center1188 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Women's Programs

Women’s Basketball

Current CoachMelissa Smeltzer-Kraft (2014–present)
Record under current Coach131-128
ChampionshipsDixie
  • 1996
  • 2000

ODAC

  • 2019
  • 2022
NCAA AppearancesFirst Round
  • 1996
  • 2000
  • 2019
  • 2022
  • 2024
FacilitiesJames R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center

1188 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Women's Basketball Championships

NCAA Appearances

YearRoundOpponentResult
2019First RoundDeSalesL, 77-49
2022First RoundSouthern VirginiaL, 67-48
2024First RoundMessiahL, 58-57

Women’s Cross Country

Current CoachAndy Marrocco (2006–present)
ChampionshipsUSA SOUTH
  • 2010
NCAA AppearancesRegionals
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023

NCAA Championships

  • 2010 Amy Smith
  • 2021 Erin Atkinson
  • 2022 Erin Atkinson
  • 2023 Madeline Lotts
FacilitiesKernstown Battlefield

610 Battle Park Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Field Hockey

Current CoachAshley Smeltzer-Kraft (2013–present)
Record under current Coach142-64
ChampionshipsODAC
  • 2016
NCAA AppearancesFirst Round
  • 2016
FacilitiesAikens Stadium1450 L P Hill Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Field Hockey Championships

The Shenandoah University Field Hockey Program captured its first ODAC Championship in the fall of 2016 after defeating Washington & Lee University. SU earned an automatic bid to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Appearances

Women’s Golf

Current CoachScott Singhass (2014–present)
Tournaments Won2017-2018
  • Marlin Invitational

2018-2019

  • PSU-Altoona Invitational
FacilitiesWinchester Country Club

1300 Senseny Rd

Winchester, VA 22602

Women’s Lacrosse

Current CoachLindsey Lutz (2009–present)
Record under current Coach160-110
ChampionshipsUSA SOUTH
  • 2005
NCAA AppearancesSecond Round
  • 2024
FacilitiesAikens Stadium

1450 L P Hill Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Women's Lacrosse Championships

The women's lacrosse team captured its first-ever conference championship in the spring of 2005 after defeating Methodist, 17-13, in the USA South Athletic Conference championship match.

Women’s Soccer

Current CoachElizabeth Pike (2007-present)
Record under current Coach165-140-25
ChampionshipsUSA South
  • 2011
NCAA AppearancesFirst Round
  • 2011
FacilitiesGlo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium

1122 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Women's Soccer Championships

In the fall of 2011, the women's soccer team won the USA South Conference championship for the first time in school history. The team also played in the first round of the NCAA tournament for the first time.

NCAA Appearances

Softball

Current CoachCourtney Allen (2019–present)
Record under current Coach63-101
ChampionshipsUSA South
  • 2008
  • 2011
NCAA AppearancesRegionals
  • 2011
FacilitiesRotary FieldJim Barnett Park

1001 E. Cork Street

Winchester, Va. 22601

Softball Championships

NCAA Appearances

YearRoundOpponentResult
2011RegionalsRowanW, 4-1
2011RegionalsSalisburyL, 4-0
2011RegionalsKeanW, 6-1
2011RegionalsRowanL, 8-1
Women's Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
Current CoachAndy Marrocco (2006-present)
NCAA AppearancesNCAA Indoor Championships
  • 2014 Jaclyn Mohlmann
  • 2015 Jaclyn Mohlmann
  • 2019 Shamyra Wilkerson
  • 2023 Kiara Felston
  • 2024 Katya Hoover
  • 2024 Kiara Felston

NCAA Outdoor Championships

  • 2012 Amy Smith
  • 2014 Jaclyn Mohlmann
  • 2015 Jaclyn Mohlmann
  • 2024 Katya Hoover
FacilitiesJames R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center1188 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

Volleyball

Current CoachKent Clayberg (2019–present)
Record under current Coach38-79
FacilitiesJames R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA 22601

All-America/Academic All-America List

NameYear(s) NamedSport(s)Major(s)Hometown
Gregg Anderson2002Football
Ryan Anderson2006Baseball
Courtney Beard2007*Field Hockey/LacrosseBusiness AdministrationManchester, Md.
Jacob Bell2023*, 2024*BaseballSport ManagementWinchester, Va.
Liz Bereit2015*Women's LacrosseSport ManagementLatrobe, Pa.
Shelby Berkheimer1997Women's Soccer
Catherine Beuerle2008*, 2009*SoftballDoctor of Physical TherapyLynchburg, Va.
Alyson Bittinger2021Women's LacrosseNursingWestminster, Md.
Kevin Brashears2010, 2011, 2011*BaseballBusiness Administration/KinesiologyHagerstown, Md.
Pearce Bucher2022*, 2023*BaseballDoctor of Physical TherapyStephens City, Va.
Ainsley Buckner2024Women's LacrossePublic HealthSpringfield, Va.
Ben Burgan2021FootballKinesiologyBoonsboro, Md.
Danielle Burris2014*, 2015*Women's SoccerDoctor of Physical TherapyCooksville, Md.
William Crowder2024Men's Indoor T&FSport ManagementWinchester, Va.
Phil Dixon1996Men's Basketball
Chris Dooley2006Football
Nick Erdman2012*FootballDoctor of Physical TherapyMoseley, Va.
Deanna Estes1998*Women's LacrosseBiologyRochelle, Va.
Kyle Feldman2011*FootballDoctor of Physical TherapyWoodstock, Md.
Kiara Felston2024Women's Indoor T&FMaster of Business AdministrationDover, Pa.
Katie Haskins2009*SoftballDoctor of Physical TherapyMontville, N.J.
Katya Hoover2024Women's Indoor T&FBiologyPen Argyl, Pa.
Gavin Horning2023, 2023*, 2024BaseballCriminal JusticeLancaster, Pa.
Caleb Hutson2017*FootballSport ManagementFairfax, Va.
Mark Isabelle2024*Men's LacrosseData Science & Applied MathematicsRichmond, Va.
Laura Johnson1984, 1985Women's Basketball
Kelsey Jones2021, 2022Field HockeyBiology and Public HealthFredericksburg, Va.
Ben Judy2017*Men's LacrosseEllicott City, Md.
Tucker Kindig2022, 2023Men's Track & FIeldExercise ScienceSpotsylvania, Va.
Stephen LaTona2017*Men's LacrosseEllicott City, Md.
Jeremiah Lawrence2008Men's Basketball
Jake Loew2016, 2017*BaseballBusiness AdministrationBinghamton, N.Y.
Colby Martin2021, 2022, 2023BaseballBusiness AdministrationLititz, Pa.
Jack Massie2020*FootballBiologyWashington, Va.
Mairead McKibbin2022, 2023Field HockeyElementary EducationMagnolia, Del.
Lamont Moore2003, 2004Football
Miles Moore2023Men's Indoor T&FSport ManagementRichmond, Va.
Jason Morgan2021*Men's LacrosseBiologyMarlton, N.J.
Elijah Morton2020Men's Indoor T&FMaster of Business AdministrationCulpeper, Va.
Michael Paul2014, 2014*, 2015BaseballMathematicsRed Hill, Pa.
Jake Pendergraft2012BaseballKnoxville, Md.
Ricky Perez-Macia2022Men's LacrosseBiologyFredericksburg, Va.
Willie Porter1989Men's Soccer
Teddy Rogers2007*, 2008*Men's LacrosseChemistry/BiologyRochester, N.Y.
Jeremy Schutt2000Baseball
Michael Scimanico2016BaseballDumont, N.J.
Josh Simons2009BaseballCharles Town, W.Va.
Daniel Small2019FootballBusiness AdministrationAtlanta, Ga.
Emma Stiffler2023Women's LacrosseSecondary Education/EnglishNew Freedom, Pa.
Renee Summerson2008Women's SoccerDoctor of Pharmacy
Greg Van Sickler2009, 2010, 2010*, 2011BaseballBusiness AdministrationStephenson, Va.
Elise Velasquez2023Field HockeyBusiness AdministrationHerndon, Va.
Rico Wallace2011FootballHanover, Md.
Alex Wessel2017*Women's SoccerPolitical Science/Global StudiesSevern, Md.
Shamyra Wilkerson2019Women's Indoor T&FPsychologyManquin, Va.
Geoff Williams2000Baseball
Keegan Woolford2018BaseballSport ManagementCharlottesville, Va.
Daniel Ziccardy2007*BaseballPolitical Science/SpanishHarrisonburg, Va.
*-Denotes Academic All-America

Facilities

FacilityAddressHome to...
Kevin Anderson Field at Bridgeforth StadiumJim Barnett Park

1001 East Cork Street

Winchester, Virginia 22601

  • Baseball
Rotary FieldJim Barnett Park

1001 East Cork Street

Winchester, Virginia 22601

  • Softball
James R. Wilkins Jr. Athletics and Events Center1188 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

  • Men's and Women's Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Men's and Women's Indoor Track and  Field
Aikens Stadium1450 L P Hill DriveWinchester, VA 22601
  • Field Hockey
  • Women's Lacrosse
Kernstown Battlefield610 Battle Park Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

  • Men's and Women's Cross Country
Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium1122 Ralph Shockey Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

  • Football
  • Men's and Women's Soccer
  • Men's Lacrosse
Lowry Tennis Courts1460 University Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

  • Men's and Women's Tennis
Toan Strength and Fitness CenterAikens Athletic Center

1300 L.P. Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

All Varsity Sports
Winchester Country Club1300 Senseny Road

Winchester, Virginia 22602

  • Men's and Women's Golf
  • Men's and Women's Indoor Tennis

Notes and References

  1. News: McIntosh . Matt . Van Voorhis Makes History in Football's Win Over Juniata: Hornets Win, 48-7 . suhornets.com . September 23, 2023 . September 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925174506/https://suhornets.com/news/2023/9/23/van-voorhis-makes-history-in-footballs-win-over-juniata.aspx.
  2. News: Grez . Matias . Haley Van Voorhis makes history as first female non-kicker to play in NCAA football game . . September 25, 2023 . September 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925175248/https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/sport/haley-van-voorhis-history-first-female-non-kicker-ncaa-spt-intl/index.html.
  3. News: Haley Van Voorhis joins TODAY to talk about making history as the first woman ever to play in an NCAA football game in a non-kicker position.: Haley Van Voorhis on being first female non-kicker in NCAA football . . September 25, 2023 . September 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925175221/https://www.today.com/video/meet-the-first-female-non-kicker-to-play-ncaa-football-193690693586.
  4. Web site: 10 Haley Van Voorhis . suhornets.com . September 2023 . September 25, 2023 . September 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925174606/https://suhornets.com/sports/football/roster/haley-van-voorhis/8153.
  5. Web site: 2004 NCAA Division III National Football Championship Bracket. NCAA. NCAA.org. 15. January 19, 2015.