LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee University field hockey team dominated Sweet Briar College with a 7-0 victory on Wednesday night at W&L Turf Field.
The Generals (8-4, 2-2 ODAC) controlled the game from start to finish, scoring early and often, while the Vixens (5-7, 1-3 ODAC) were unable to muster a response. W&L outshot Sweet Briar 28-3 and earned 12 penalty corners, leading to a well-rounded offensive showcase.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- 3:48 – W&L – Margaret Cover opened the scoring, assisted by Sydney Baggett, to give the Generals a 1-0 lead.
- 16:44 – W&L – Jenna Bernstein doubled the lead off another assist from Baggett.
- 25:45 – W&L – Amanda Tan made it 3-0 with an unassisted goal.
- 35:02 – W&L – Sydney Baggett found the back of the net to extend the lead to 4-0.
- 45:22 – W&L – Bernstein scored her second goal of the game, once again assisted by Baggett, pushing the score to 5-0.
- 47:08 – W&L – Cover added her second goal of the match, assisted by Zoe Dolfis, bringing the tally to 6-0.
- 54:30 – W&L – Amanda Brickner completed the scoring for the Generals with an unassisted goal, making it 7-0.
BY THE NUMBERS
- W&L outshot Sweet Briar 28-3, including a 16-0 edge in shots on goal.
- The Generals earned 12 penalty corners, while Sweet Briar had just one.
- Julia McDonald earned the shutout in goal for W&L, playing all 60 minutes without facing a shot on target.
- Sweet Briar goalkeepers combined for 9 saves: Ashley Maggiora (5), Reiyn Hart (2), and Trinity Towe (2).
UP NEXT
The Generals will travel to play the University of Lynchburg on Saturday, October 19, at 11 a.m.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
