LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee University field hockey team opened up conference play on Family and Parents weekend with a dominant 9-0 victory over Eastern Mennonite University at W&L Turf Field.

Saturday's crowd saw the Generals (7-2, 1-0 ODAC) jump out to an early 5-0 lead in the first quarter and four more goals in the third quarter. The Royals (0-10, 0-1 ODAC) were unable to register a shot, while W&L peppered the EMU goal with 46 shots, including 26 on target.

Eight different Generals found the back of the net, with first-year Gracie Kaspar recording her first and second collegiate goals to complete the scoring.

SCORING SUMMARY

• 0:29 – W&L – Sydney Baggett opened the scoring, assisted by Margaret Cover.
• 2:34 – W&L – Jenna Bernstein sent a shot towards goal and Betty Boatwright re-directed the ball into the back of the net to double the lead for W&L.
• 4:19 – W&L – Zoe Dolfis added a third goal, assisted by Sydney Baggett.
• 11:24 – W&L – To score her first collegiate tally, Gracie Kaspar made it 4-0, assisted by Amanda Tan.
• 14:32 – W&L – Margaret Cover scored unassisted to close the first-quarter scoring.
• 32:38 – W&L – Jenna Bernstein scored a goal of her own, assisted by Margaret Cover.
• 38:25 – W&L – Gracie Kaspar added her second goal, assisted by Amanda Brickner.
• 38:57 – W&L – Cecilia Hartford scored, assisted by Gracie Kaspar.
• 41:15 – W&L – Noelle Kokolis capped off the scoring with an unassisted goal.

BY THE NUMBERS

• W&L outshot EMU 46-0, including 26 shots on goal.
• The Generals earned 17 penalty corners, while EMU had none.
• EMU goalkeeper Gracyn Arruda made 15 saves, while W&L goalkeepers Julia McDonald and Dory Fosgate faced no shots.

UP NEXT
The Generals will host No. 15 Shenandoah University on Wednesday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at W&L Turf Field.

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.