LEXINGTON, Va. — Eighth-ranked and top-seeded Washington and Lee jumped out to a 6-0 lead midway through the second period en route to an 11-8 win over 16th-ranked and second-seeded Roanoke in the ODAC Men's Lacrosse Championship game on Sunday afternoon at Wilson Field.

Junior attackman Gavin Molinelli (Northport, N.Y./Northport) tallied two goals and one assist during the Generals' game-opening run. Senior goalie Ansel Sanders (White Stone, Va./Woodberry Forest) kept the Maroons off the board until 2:48 remained in the first half by saving each of the first 11 shots he faced.

However, the Maroons did make a run, tallying a trio of goals before the half and the first two goals of the third quarter to cut the Generals' lead to 6-5 with 7:42 remaining in the third period.

W&L responded by ending the period with two straight goals for an 8-5 advantage heading into the final quarter. Following a goal by Roanoke senior midfielder Jeff Pattison (Mercer Island, Wash./Mercer Island) with 11:48 remaining to cut the score to 8-6, the Generals ripped off three-straight for an 11-6 lead with 4:21 left in the game. The Maroons added two extra-man goals in the final 2:32, but could not get any closer.

Molinelli and senior attackman Mike McNamara (Cockeysville, Md./Loyola) led the Generals with three goals and one assist each. Senior attackman Matt Fink (Wilmington, Del./Tatnall) found the net twice, while senior midfielder Mark McLewee (Timonium, Md./Dulaney) added one goal and one assist. Sanders tied a career-high with 16 saves in net.

Senior attacker Kris Davis (Parkton, Md./Hereford) led the Maroons with two goals and an assist. Freshman attackman Jon Mason (Orangeville, Ontario/Orangeville) added two goals, while sophomore Matt Madalon (Darien, Conn./Darien) posted seven saves in goal.

With the win, W&L claimed its eighth ODAC Championship and the league's accompanying NCAA Division III Tournament bid. The NCAA Tournament brackets will be announced on College Sports Television on Sun., May 9.

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