WINCHESTER, Va. — The Washington and Lee University field hockey team recorded its third straight shutout with a 3–0 victory over Muhlenberg College in a non-conference contest at Shenandoah University's Aikens Stadium. The Generals (8–3) struck early and controlled the tempo throughout, while the Mules (5–7) were held to just two shots on goal.
Washington and Lee broke through at 11:03 in the first quarter when
Margaret Cover redirected a penalty-corner insert from
Charlotte Dreany to make it 1–0. The Generals extended their lead just before halftime as
Sydney Baggett scored off a feed from
Margaret Scheurer at 30:43. W&L sealed the win early in the third quarter when
Betty Boatwright finished an unassisted goal at 35:38 for her fourth of the season.
W&L dominated in every statistical category, outshooting Muhlenberg 23–5 and holding an 8–3 advantage in penalty corners. Goalkeeper
Julia McDonald recorded two saves in 60 minutes of action to notch her third shutout of the year, while Muhlenberg's Maddie Schwartz and Brenna Fitzpatrick combined for six saves.
Washington and Lee Statistical Leaders
- Goals: Margaret Cover (11:03), Sydney Baggett (30:43), Betty Boatwright (35:38)
- Assists: Charlotte Dreany (11:03), Margaret Scheurer (30:43)
- Shots on Goal: Baggett (4), Boatwright (3), Scheurer (3), Cover (1), Burns Fiveash (1), Dolfis (1), Lancione (1), Kokolis (1)
- Saves: Julia McDonald (2)
Muhlenberg Statistical Leaders
- Shots on Goal: Grace Koloras (1), Molly Woodward (1)
- Saves: Maddie Schwartz (5), Brenna Fitzpatrick (1)
Game Leaders & Team Comparison
- Cover, Baggett, and Boatwright each scored for W&L, with Scheurer and Dreany providing assists.
- Washington and Lee outshot Muhlenberg 23–5 and earned eight penalty corners to the Mules' three.
- McDonald posted her third shutout of the season, while Schwartz and Fitzpatrick combined for six saves.
- W&L's defense held Muhlenberg without a shot on goal in the second quarter.
Up Next
Washington and Lee returns to Winchester on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to face Shenandoah University in an ODAC matchup. Game time is set for 6 p.m. Live stats and streaming will be available.
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.
