WINCHESTER, Va. — In a battle of nationally ranked ODAC rivals, the No. 25 Washington and Lee University field hockey team came up just short in a 3–2 loss to No. 17 Shenandoah on Wednesday night at Aikens Stadium. The contest featured three first-quarter goals and remained tightly contested throughout, as both defenses limited opportunities in the second half.
The Generals (8–4, 2–1 ODAC) wasted no time getting on the board, striking at 1:13 when first-year
Madeline Lancione finished off a feed from senior
Zoe Dolfis to give W&L a 1–0 lead. Shenandoah (10–3, 3–1 ODAC) answered quickly with a goal from Kierney Weigle, assisted by Claudia Lenahan, at 6:17 to tie the game. The Hornets took the lead for good just five minutes later as Lenahan scored on a penalty-corner sequence with assists from Madison Short and Camryn DeLeva.
Lancione struck again in the second quarter, scoring unassisted at 15:54 to pull W&L even at 2–2 before halftime. Both teams battled through a scoreless third quarter, with the Generals generating nine shots and two penalty corners but unable to find the go-ahead goal. The decisive moment came late in the fourth when Short scored off another Lenahan assist at 58:08 to lift the Hornets to the win.
Shenandoah's keeper, Cassidy Alexander turned away 11 of 13 W&L shots on goal. The Generals outshot the Hornets 24–7 and earned a 5–3 edge in penalty corners.
Washington and Lee Statistical Leaders
Shenandoah Statistical Leaders
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Goals: Kierney Weigle (6:17), Claudia Lenahan (11:04), Madison Short (58:08)
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Assists: Lenahan (2), Short (1), DeLeva (1)
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Saves: Cassidy Alexander (11)
Game Leaders & Team Comparison
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Lancione scored both W&L goals — her second multi-goal game of the season.
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Shenandoah was led by Lenahan, who tallied one goal and two assists.
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Washington and Lee outshot Shenandoah 24–7 and held a 13–4 advantage in shots on goal.
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The Generals earned five penalty corners to Shenandoah's seven.
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Julia McDonald recorded one save for W&L; Alexander finished with 11.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns home to celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, Oct. 18, hosting Randolph-Macon College. The ceremony will begin at approximately 1:45 p.m., followed by the game at 2 p.m. at the 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.
