LEXINGTON, Va. – Thirteenth-ranked Washington and Lee picked up its second ODAC victory as the Generals defeated Virginia Wesleyan, 12-8, in women's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon.

Washington and Lee (3-1, 2-0) held a narrow, 6-5, advantage at halftime but outscored the Marlins (0-1, 0-1), 6-3, in the second half to earn the victory.

Senior midfielder Lee Wheeler (Baltimore, Md./Bryn Mawr) led the Generals with four goals and an assist, while sophomore midfielder Kate Lester (Wilmington, Del./Friends) added four goals in the winning effort.

Senior Joanna Perini (Huntington, N.Y./Huntington) recorded eight saves in goal for the Generals.

Washington and Lee outshot Virginina Wesleyan, 27-26, while the Marlins held a 19-14 advantage in ground balls.

The Generals return to action on Wed. when they host Sweet Briar for an 4:00 p.m. game.

SCORING:
W&L GOALS - Lee Wheeler (4), Kate Lester (4), Kelly Taffe (1), Erin Rathbone (1), Amanda Strickler (1), Maggie Megear (1)
W&L ASSISTS - Lee Wheeler (1), Kelly Taffe (1)
VWC GOALS - Brittney Gricius (3), Anne Marie Nash (2), Laura Wallace (1), Megan Parris (1),
Summer Foster (1)
VWC ASSISTS - Anne Marie Nash (2), Laura Wallace (2)

GOALTENDING:
Joanna Perini (W&L) 60:00, 8 GA, 8 Saves
Alicia Joynes (VWC) 60:00, 12 GA, 10 Saves

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