LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Sophomore forward Jack Palmer (Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown) scored a pair of goals to lift Washington and Lee to a 2-1 win over Lynchburg in ODAC men's soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at Shellenberger Field.

Palmer opened the scoring just 10:46 into the game as he stole the ball from a defender and found the net. The Hornets (8-8, 3-6) knotted the game at 1-1 at the 54:10 mark as Brian Cocchiola took a rebounded shot and beat W&L sophomore goalkeeper Ted Sheedy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel). However, Palmer tallied the game-winner at the 84:40 mark, heading in a cross from senior midfielder Ryan Light (Clarksburg, W.Va./Robert C. Byrd).

Sheedy played all 90 minutes in goal for the Generals (8-5-2, 5-2-2), stopping three shots. Todd Perkins played the opening 45 minutes in goal for the Hornets, stopping three shots. He was spelled by Corey Zimmerman, who also notched three saves in the final 45 minutes.

Washington and Lee will return to action on Saturday as it will host an ODAC tournament quarterfinal contest. The opponent and time are yet to be determined.

-- GENERALS --

GOALS
W&L - Jack Palmer (2)
LC - Brian Cocchiola

ASSISTS
W&L - Ryan Light
LC - None

GOALKEEPERS
Ted Sheedy (W&L) - 90:00, 1 GA, 3 Saves
Todd Perkins (LC) - 90:00, 1 GA 3 Saves
Corey Zimmerman (LC) - 90:00, 1 GA, 3 Saves

TEAM STATS
W&L - 11 shots, 2 corner kicks, 3 saves, Yellow Card - Ryan Light
LC - 13 shots, 2 corner kicks, 6 saves, Yellow Cards - Adam New, Zack Walters