LYNCHBURG, Va. – Sophomore attacker Kelsi Robinson (West Chester, Pa./Westtown) and junior midfielder Megan Slosson (Cockeysville, Md./Maryvale Prep) each tallied three goals and two assists to propel the 20th-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team to a 15-6 ODAC victory over Lynchburg on Thursday evening at Shellenberger Field.
Robinson scored two first-half goals and assisted on two other tallies as the Generals (11-3, 7-0) took a 9-1 advantage into halftime. W&L extended its lead to 11-1 with 27:00 to play in the contest, but three-straight scores by LC, including two by Kathryn Ollice, cut the Generals' lead to 11-4 with 19:44 left. However, W&L responded, scoring four out of the ensuing six goals to pull away for the 15-6 final margin.
Robinson and Slosson were complimented by sophomore midfielder Colleen Evans (Lexington, Va. Rockbridge County), who recorded three goals and one assist and senior midfielder Kelly Evans' (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County) four helpers. Senior attacker Avery Lovejoy (Old Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich) added one goal and two assists, while senior midfielder Mallory Lobisser (Bainbridge Island, Wash./Lakeside) scored a pair of goals.
Junior Sarah Tilbor (West Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury) played the first 42:13 in goal for W&L, stopping six would-be goals. Sophomore Ali Hillyard (Media, Pa./Episcopal) relieved Tilbor for the final 17:47 and made two saves.
LC (7-8, 4-4) was paced by Ollice, Deana Welsch and Nichole Locher, who each scored a pair of goals. Sarah Rahl notched two assists, while Ji-Young Eun played the duration of the game in between the pipes and recorded 18 saves.
The Generals return to action on Saturday when they take on Virginia Wesleyan at 1:00 pm at Watt Field.
SCORING:
W&L GOALS: Megan Slosson 3; Kelsi Robinson 3; Colleen Evans 3; Mallory Lobisser 2; Avery Lovejoy 1; Christine Bender 1; Maggie Megear 1; Laura Henson 1.
W&L ASSISTS: Kelly Evans 4; Avery Lovejoy 2; Kelsi Robinson 2; Megan Slosson 2; Christine Bender 1; Colleen Evans 1; Kat Michaels 1.
LC GOALS: Nichole Locher 2; Deana Welsch 2; Kathryn Ollice 2.
LC ASSISTS: Sarah Rahl 2.
GOALTENDING:
Sarah Tilbor (W&L) 42:13, 5 GA, 6 Saves
Ali Hillyard (W&L) 17:47, 1 GA, 2 Saves
Ji-Young Eun (LC) 60:00, 15 GA, 18 Saves
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