LEXINGTON, Va. -- Ninth-ranked Washington and Lee opened its 2004 season with a 21-2 win over Lynchburg in ODAC women's lacrosse action on Wednesday afternoon at the W&L lacrosse stadium.

The Generals (1-0, 1-0) jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the game's first 10 minutes and never looked back in claiming the 19-goal victory.

W&L was led by senior attacker Kelly Taffe (Charlottesville, Va./Albemarle) and freshman midfielders Kelly Evans (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County) and Mallory Lobisser (Bainbridge Island, Wash./Lakeside), who tallied three goals each. Junior midfielder Kristen Brown (Baltimore, Md./Catonsville) and freshman midfielder Lane Earnest (Preston, Md./Easton) each added two goals and one assist. Senior Joanna Perini (Huntington, N.Y./Huntington) and freshman Laura Hornbuckle (Houston, Texas/St. John's) each played in goal for the Generals, combining for seven saves.

Lynchburg (0-1, 0-1) was led by junior midfielder Kim Hamblen (Vienna, Va./James Madison) and junior attacker Rachel Bauer (Clifton, Va./Centreville), who each scored one goal. Freshman defender Hayley Engster (Salisbury, Md./James M. Bennett) assisted on Hamblen's tally. Freshman Ji-Young Eun (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson) played all 60 minutes in goal for the Hornets, posting nine saves.

The Generals held a 35-15 advantage on shots and forced 26 Lynchburg turnovers in the contest.

W&L returns to action on Saturday as it travels to St. Mary's (Md.) for a 1:00 pm contest.

SCORING:
W&L GOALS - Kelly Evans 3, Mallory Lobisser 3, Kelly Taffe 3, Kristen Brown 2, Lane Earnest 2, Kitt Murphy 2, Kate Lester 1, Maggie Megear 1, Erin Rathbone 1, Karina Schless 1, Amanda Strickler 1, Lee Wheeler 1.
W&L ASSISTS - Avery Lovejoy 2, Kristen Brown 1, Lane Earnest 1, Kate Lester 1, Maggie Megear 1, Amanda Strickler 1.
LC GOALS - Rachel Bauer 1, Kim Hamblen 1.
LC ASSISTS - Hayley Engster 1.

GOALTENDING:
Joanna Perini (W&L) 48:45, 2 GA, 5 Saves
Laura Hornbuckle (W&L) 11:15, 0 GA, 2 Saves
Ji-Young Eun (LC) 60:00, 21 GA, 9 Saves

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