LEXINGTON, Va. — The Washington and Lee University women's swimming team opened its 2025-26 campaign with a dominant performance at the ODAC Relays on Saturday afternoon at the W&L Natatorium. The Generals won seven of ten events and amassed 460 team points, outpacing second-place Randolph-Macon (334) and third-place Lynchburg (319) for the overall title.
W&L showcased its trademark depth and balance across every discipline, winning both the 200-yard medley relay (1:50.90) and 200-yard freestyle relay (1:40.97), along with victories in specialty and mixed-distance events. The Blue and White posted multiple top-three finishes in all but one race, with 15 different swimmers contributing to scoring relay squads throughout the meet.
Team Scoring
- Washington and Lee — 460
- Randolph-Macon — 334
- University of Lynchburg — 319
- Bridgewater — 162
- Roanoke — 102
- Virginia Wesleyan — 94
- Randolph — 47
- Hollins — 12
- Sweet Briar — 11
W&L First-Place Relays
- 3x50 Butterfly Relay (Event 3) — Peighton Kruzel, Maria Jellig, Marcy Mortimer — 1:20.39
- 3x50 Backstroke Relay (Event 5) — Maria Jellig, Vivian Pickeral, Grace Bentley — 1:22.73
- 400-Yard Freestyle Relay (Event 9) — Gabby Clemens, Frances Fenton, Schuyler Ross, Grace Bentley — 3:41.47
- 3x100 IM Relay (Event 11) — Maria Jellig, Gabby Clemens, Marcy Mortimer — 3:06.37
- 200-Yard Medley Relay (Event 15) — Maria Jellig, Frances Fenton, Peighton Kruzel, Amelia Maloof — 1:50.90
- 100-Yard Underwater Butterfly Kick Relay (Event 17) — Peighton Kruzel, Cameron Schwartz, Vivian Pickeral, Morgan Smith — 52.70
- 200-Yard Freestyle Relay (Event 19) — Frances Fenton, Amelia Maloof, Grace Bentley, Schuyler Ross — 1:40.97
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to action on Friday, Oct. 10, when it hosts the University of Mary Washington at the W&L Natatorium. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in Lexington, Va.
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.