LEXINGTON, Va. -- Ninth-ranked Washington and Lee had 10 different players register a goal in an 18-1 win over Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon in ODAC men's lacrosse action.
The Generals (9-3, 5-1) led just 1-0 following the opening quarter, but went on to score the first seven goals of the second quarter en route to an 8-1 halftime lead.
Sophomore midfielder Dustin Martin (Manlius, N.Y./Fayetteville-Manlius) led the way for W&L with four goals, while senior attackman Andrew Barnett (Darien, Conn./Darien) totaled two goals and one assist. Sophomore attackman Matt Fink (Wilmington, Del./Tatnall), junior midfielder Tom Melanson (Baltimore, Md./Loyola), senior midfielder John Moore (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll) and sophomore attackman Clay Shaner (Olney, Md./Hill School) all scored two goals for the Generals.
Sophomore Ansel Sanders (Weems, Va./Woodberry Forest) and freshman Pat Casey (Rockville, Md./Georgetown Prep) combined to post six saves in goal for W&L, who won 17-of-23 faceoffs and held a 45-23 advantage in shots.
Senior midfielder Paul Pavon (Virginia Beach, Va./Cape Henry) scored the lone goal of the game for Virginia Wesleyan (5-9, 1-5). Sophomore Dustin Betthauser (Alexandria, Va./Edison) recorded 18 saves in goal for the Blue Marlins.
Washington and Lee will return to action on Tuesday as it hosts third-seeded Lynchburg in the opening round of the ODAC Tournament. Game time is yet to be determined. The Generals are the tournament's second seed.
-- GENERALS --
| TEAM |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
FINAL |
| Washington and Lee (9-3, 5-1) |
1 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
18 |
| Virginia Wesleyan (5-9, 1-5) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
SCORING:
W&L GOALS: Dustin Martin 4, Andrew Barnett 2, Matt Fink 2, Tom Melanson 2, John Moore 2, Clay Shaner 2, Rob Brown 1, Mike McNamara 1, Jack Murray 1, Rich Williams 1.
W&L ASSISTS: Gavin Molinelli 2, Andrew Barnett 1, Mark McLewee 1, Jack Murray 1.
VWC GOALS: Paul Pavon 1.
VWC ASSISTS: None.
GOALKEEPERS
Ansel Sanders (W&L) 45:00, 1 GA, 5 saves
Pat Casey (W&L) 15:00, 0 GA, 1 save
Dustin Betthauser (VWC) 57:00, 14 GA, 18 saves
Richard Pena-Ariet (VWC) 3:00, 4 GA, 0 saves
TEAM STATS
Shots: W&L 45, VWC 23
Ground Balls: W&L 41, VWC 46
Clears: W&L 14-of-20, VWC 12-of-16
Penalty Minutes: W&L 5 for 3:00, VWC 0 for 0:00
Extra Man: W&L 0-for-0, VWC 0-for-5
Faceoffs: W&L 17-of-23, VWC 6-of-23
