Dawgs home this weekend; Roanoke College opens season Gene Marrano November 8, 2018 1 minute read UVA and Virginia Tech aren’t the only schools kicking off basketball season – so is the Roanoke College men’s team – ranked number one in the ODAC preseason poll. And the Dawgs look for some home ice magic. Share: Post navigation Previous: BREAKING: 13 dead including gunman in shooting at California barNext: Man shot in NW Roanoke; Police say no danger to community Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026