Women's Lacrosse

W&L Women's Lacrosse Grounds the Eagles, 19-1

Women's Lacrosse

W&L Women's Lacrosse Grounds the Eagles, 19-1

BRIDGEWATER, Va. -- Nine different Generals scored two or more goals as Washington and Lee defeated Bridgewater, 19-1, in ODAC women's lacrosse action on Wednesday afternoon.

The Generals (8-2, 5-0) assumed a 10-0 lead at the break and were never threatened by the Eagles (1-6, 1-4).

W&L was paced offensively by sophomore attacker Amanda Strickler (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County), who tallied two goals and two assists. Freshman attacker Avery Lovejoy (Old Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich) tallied a team-high three goals, while senior attacker Lee Wheeler (Baltimore, Md./Bryn Mawr) and sophomore midfielder Kate Lester (Wilmington, Del./Friends) both notched two goals and an assist. Senior Joanna Perini (Huntington, N.Y./Huntington) and freshman Laura Hornbuckle (Houston, Texas/St. John's) split time in goal, combining for four saves.

Bridgewater was led by Nell Bodani's goal. Kristi Martin played all 60 minutes in goal, notching 17 saves.

Washington and Lee returns to action on Saturday as it hosts Catholic for a 2:00 pm contest.

SCORING:
W&L GOALS - Avery Lovejoy 3, Lane Earnest 2, Kelly Evans 2, Kate Lester 2, Maggie Megear 2, Caroline Simonson 2, Amanda Strickler 2, Kelly Taffe 2, Lee Wheeler 2.
W&L ASSISTS - Amanda Strickler 2, Kate Lester 1, Annie Rochfort 1, Lee Wheeler 1.
BC GOALS - Nell Bodani 1.
BC ASSISTS - None.

GOALTENDING:
Joanna Perini (W&L) 30:00, 0 GA, 3 Saves
Laura Hornbuckle (W&L) 30:00 1 GA, 1 Save
Kristi Martin (BC) 60:00 19 GA, 17 Saves

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