LEXINGTON, Va. – The Washington and Lee University field hockey team celebrated senior day with a 2-0 victory over Virginia Wesleyan University in an ODAC contest on Saturday afternoon at W&L Turf Field.
Prior to the match, the Generals (11-6, 5-3 ODAC) honored their five seniors for their contributions to the program. W&L's performance was highlighted by two goals from senior forward Betty Boatwright, while goalkeeper Julia McDonald notched her seventh shutout of the season with four saves.
The senior class of 2025, consisting of Louise Strawn, Maddy Duggleby, Jenna Bernstein, Charlotte Jennings, and Kate Ruffin, has made a significant impact on the Washington and Lee Field Hockey program. Their leadership and dedication were celebrated before the 2-0 victory over the Marlins. Together, these Generals have achieved a collective 57 victories and in ODAC play, they have compiled a 27-6 record. The five helped the team secure two ODAC Championships in their first two years here in Lexington and earn back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Regional Semifinals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- 1:22 – W&L – Betty Boatwright opened the scoring with an early goal, assisted by senior Louise Strawn on the right side of the goal, giving the Generals a 1-0 lead.
- 19:17 – W&L – After back-to-back saves from VWU, Boatwright struck again with an unassisted goal off loose-ball rebound to extend the lead to 2-0.
BY THE NUMBERS
- W&L outshot Virginia Wesleyan 15-9, including an 11-5 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Generals earned two penalty corners, while the Marlins had five.
- Julia McDonald made four key saves for W&L to secure the shutout.
- Virginia Wesleyan goalkeeper Berkley Miller recorded nine saves to keep the Marlins in contention.
UP NEXT
The Generals' destination and opponent for the 2024 ODAC Field Hockey Tournament will be determined after the conclusion of today's final regular season games across the conference. Visit ODACOnline.com later tonight for the tournament field announcement.
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.
