LEXINGTON, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team opened its 2025–26 regular season with a commanding 182–80 victory over the University of Mary Washington on Friday evening at the W&L Natatorium.
In the non-conference dual, the Generals won 13 of 14 events and swept both relays to start the year with a 1-0 record for dual events. The only exception for a clean W&L sweep was the 200-yard breaststroke, which was won by UMW's Johnathan Zimmer.
Dalton Jobe,
Leighton Chapman, and
Zane Ross led the charge with multiple individual event wins, while
Harrison Cerone and
Charles Byars added key victories to help W&L outpace the Eagles by more than 100 points.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to the pool on Saturday, October 18, hosting Carnegie Mellon University at the W&L Natatorium. Competition begins at 11 a.m.
W&L Event Winners
By the Numbers
- W&L event wins: 13 of 14
- Winning percentage: 92.9%
- Total scoring positions earned: 40
- Percentage of scoring finishes: 71%
- Dual meet record: 1–0
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.
