ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – The 12th-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team recovered from a 5-2 halftime deficit to post an 8-7 victory at St. Mary's (Md.) on Sunday afternoon.

The Generals (2-0) jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the opening 13:34 of the game on unassisted tallies by senior midfielder Megan Slosson (Cockeysville, Md./Maryvale Prep) and junior midfielder Colleen Evans (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County). However, the Seahawks scored the final four goals of the half, including three by junior midfielder Lauren Carrier, to assume a 5-2 lead at the break.

W&L climbed to within 5-4 on a free position goal by senior attacker Christine Bender (Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown) at 29:13 and a goal by Slosson off an assist from senior attacker Laura Henson (Atlanta, Ga./Westminster) at 24:11, but junior attacker Emily Norris found the net at 23:34 to give St. Mary's a 6-4 advantage.

The Generals then assumed control by scoring four-straight goals over the next 12:30 to take an 8-6 lead with 11:04 left in the game. Slosson posted one goal and one assist during the stretch.

Slosson led the Blue and White with three goals and one assist, while Evans notched a pair of goals. Henson added two assists and senior goalkeeper Sarah Tilbor (West Simsbury, Conn./Simsbury) notched eight saves in goal.

St. Mary's (1-1) was led by Carrier, who posted five goals. Norris chipped in one goal and one assist, while freshman Ella Schoming stopped 10 shots in goal.

Washington and Lee returns to action on Sunday as it hosts Christopher Newport for a 1:00 pm contest.

AGATE:
W&L GOALS:
Megan Slosson 3, Colleen Evans 2, Christine Bender 1, Katie Flippen 1, Wilton Megargel 1.

W&L ASSISTS:
Laura Henson 2, Britten Mathews 1, Megan Slosson 1.

SMCM GOALS:
Lauren Carrier 5, Kelsey Branch 1, Emily Norris 1.

SMCM ASSISTS:
Karisa Carroll 1, Emily Norris 1, Aubrey Mirkin 1.

GOALKEEPERS:
Sarah Tilbor (W&L) - 60:00, 7 GA, 8 Saves
Ella Schoming (SMCM) – 60:00, 8 GA, 10 Saves

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