WASHINGTON D.C. – The 16th-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team jumped out to a 5-2 halftime lead and held on for a 6-5 victory over Catholic University on Saturday afternoon in Washington D.C.

The Generals (3-1) got goals from six different players and were led by sophomore attacker Avery Lovejoy (Old Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich), who tallied a goal and an assist. Senior midfielder Erin Rathbone (Darnestown, Md./Northwest), junior defender Kate Lester (Wilmington, Del./Friends), sophomore midfielders Maggie Megear (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor) and Mallory Lobisser (Bainbridge Island, Wash./Lakeside) and freshman attacker Christine Bender (Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown) each scored a goal for W&L.

Freshman goalkeeper Sarah Tilbor (West Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury) made eight saves in the victory.

The Cardinals (2-3) outshot the Generals, 24-19, and got three goals from sophomore Courtney Murray. Senior Marisa Schaffer and sophomore Jaclyn Seward each tallied a goal, while senior Sarah McGrath stopped five shots in the loss.

The Generals return to the field tomorrow when they play at Lynchburg. The game begins at 2:00 pm.

SCORING:
W&L GOALS - Avery Lovejoy 1, Kate Lester 1, Erin Rathbone 1, Christine Bender 1, Mallory Lobisser 1, Maggie Megear 1
W&L ASSISTS - Avery Lovejoy 1, Kelly Evans 1, Megan Slosson 1
CUA GOALS - Courtney Murray 3, Marisa Schaffer 1, Jaclyn Seward 1
CUA ASSISTS - None

GOALTENDING:
Sarah Tilbor (W&L) 60:00, 5 GA, 8 Saves
Sarah McGrath (CUA) 60:00, 6 GA, 5 Saves

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