GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Washington and Lee senior attackman Andrew Barnett (Darien, Conn./Darien) tallied a career-high six goals to lead the Generals to a 19-0 victory over Guilford in men's lacrosse action on Wednesday afternoon.
For the Generals, it was their first shutout since a 23-0 blanking of Dickinson College on March 15, 2000.
W&L (5-2, 2-0) assumed an 8-0 lead at the intermission as Barnett tallied four of his goals, including the team's first two scores. Sophomore midfielder Mark McLewee (Timonium, Md./Dulaney) added two first half scores, while sophomore attackman Matt Fink (Wilmington, Del./Tatnall) and senior midfielder John Moore (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll School) chipped in with one goal apiece in the first half.
The Generals rattled off seven goals in the third period, highlighted by two more goals from Barnett, to assume a 15-0 lead at the end of three periods. Freshman midfielder Jack Murray (Earlysville, Va./Albemarle) added two fourth quarter scores for the victors.
In addition to Barnett's offensive output, Moore, McLewee and Murray all finished with two goals each, while Moore also contributed an assist. Fink and senior midfielder Curt Gallagher (Potomac, Md./Georgetown Preo) each finished the afternoon with one goal and one assist, while freshman attackman Gavin Molinelli (Northport, N.Y./Northport) registered four assists.
W&L sophomore Ansel Sanders (Weems, Va./Woodberry Forest) played the first 45 minutes in the net and tallied one save, while freshman Pat Casey (Rockville, Md./Georgetown Prep) played the final quarter and made one save. Guilford's Aaron Skiles was peppered with 58 shots and made 14 saves.
The Generals return to action when they travel to Lynchburg for a game at 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon.
-- GENERALS --
| TEAM |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
TOTAL |
| Washington and Lee (5-2, 2-0) |
4 |
4 |
7 |
4 |
19 |
| Guilford (4-4, 0-2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
SCORING
W&L GOALS: Andrew Barnett (6), Mark McLewee (2), John Moore (2), Jack Murray (2), Matt Fink, Rob Brown, David Skeen, Curt Gallagher, Pat Collins, Clay Shaner, John Hyland
W&L ASSISTS: Gavin Molinelli (4), Gabe Katz (2), Curt Gallagher, Matt Fink, John Moore
GOALKEEPERS
Ansel Sanders (W&L) 45:00, 0 GA, 1 save
Pat Casey (W&L) 15:00, 0 GA, 1 save
Aaron Skiles (GC) 60:00, 19 GA, 14 saves
TEAM STATS
Shots: W&L 58, GC 7
Ground Balls: W&L 48, GC 23
Clears: W&L, 16-of-16, GC, 15-of-25
Penalty Minutes: W&L, 3 for 2:00, GC, 1 for 0:30
Extra Man: W&L, 0-for-1, GC, 0-for-3
Faceoffs: W&L, 14-for-23, GC, 9-for-23
