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Women’s Swimming Opens Season with ODAC Relays Victory

10/4/2025 10:24:00 PM

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

  1. Washington and Lee — 460
  2. Randolph-Macon — 334
  3. University of Lynchburg — 319
  4. Bridgewater — 162
  5. Roanoke — 102
  6. Virginia Wesleyan — 94
  7. Randolph — 47
  8. Hollins — 12
  9. Sweet Briar — 11

W&L First-Place Relays


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.
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