BRIDGEWATER, Va. —The No. 22 Washington and Lee University field hockey team capped its 2025 regular season with a 2–0 road victory over Bridgewater College on Saturday afternoon at the Jopson Athletic Complex.
With the win, the Generals (13–4, 7–1 ODAC) enter the postseason having won six straight conference games and posting their seventh shutout of the year. W&L outshot Bridgewater (8–9, 4–4 ODAC) by a 20–3 margin and held the Eagles without a shot on goal until the final 10 minutes of play.
Sophomore
Charlotte Dreany opened the scoring midway through the first quarter, capitalizing off a penalty corner at 8:49 from
Margaret Cover. The Generals kept the pressure on throughout, recording 12 penalty corners and 13 shots on goal, but it wasn't until the fourth quarter that they added an insurance goal. Senior forward
Sydney Baggett sealed the win at 53:08, firing a shot into the cage for her ninth goal of the year.
Goalkeeper
Julia McDonald earned the win without facing a shot, securing her fifth complete shutout of the season and the 11th of her career. Bridgewater goalkeepers Madalyn Miller and Ashley Nau combined for nine saves in the loss.
Up Next: No. 22 Washington and Lee will await the official release of the ODAC postseason tournament bracket to learn its quarterfinal opponent. The Generals will host their quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, November 4, at a time to be determined.
Washington and Lee Statistical Leaders
EMU Statistical Leaders
- Saves: Madalyn Miller (5), Ashley Nau (4)
- Shots: Kylie Amberger (1), Carynn Klingler (1), Jade Buckles (1)
Game Leaders & Team Comparison
- Dreany and Baggett scored for W&L, while McDonald posted her fifth shutout.
- Washington and Lee outshot Bridgewater 20–3 and led 12–3 in penalty corners.
- The Generals have now outscored ODAC opponents 22–1 during their five-game win streak and outshot the opponents 138-19.
- McDonald (13–4) improved to 7–1 in conference play, while W&L's defense posted its seventh clean sheet.
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.
