LEXINGTON, Va. —The No. 21 Washington and Lee University field hockey team opened postseason play with a 3–0 victory over Roanoke College on Tuesday night in the ODAC Quarterfinals at the W&L Turf Field.
The Generals (14–4), the tournament's No. 3 seed, controlled possession from the opening whistle to eliminate the No. 6-seeded Maroons (5–13) and secure a spot in the conference semifinals.
Washington and Lee dominated all phases of play, outshooting Roanoke 25–0 and earning an 8–1 advantage in penalty corners.
The Generals broke through late in the first quarter when
Madeline Lancione scored unassisted at 14:04, firing a low shot past the keeper for her ninth goal of the season.
Margaret Scheurer extended the lead midway through the second quarter, finishing a rebound in front of the cage at 26:05. Scheurer later added her second of the night at 42:54, capitalizing on a penalty-corner setup from
Margaret Cover to make it 3–0.
The defensive unit of
Jordan Hoover,
Charlotte Dreany, and
Elaina Bellone was nearly flawless, holding Roanoke without a single shot attempt. Goalkeeper
Julia McDonald earned her sixth complete shutout of the season and 13th of her career. Roanoke's Chloe Miller posted six saves on the night.
Up Next: Washington and Lee advances to the ODAC Semifinals to face No. 2-seeded Shenandoah University on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. The matchup will be hosted by Shenandoah in Winchester, Va. Tickets will be required for entry on Thursday night and can be purchased on HomeTown Ticketing.
Washington and Lee Statistical Leaders
Ronaoke Statistical Leaders
- Saves: Chloe Miller (6)
- Defensive Save: Kennedy Boyce (1)
Game Leaders & Team Comparison
- Scheurer scored twice and Lancione added one as W&L outshot Roanoke 25–0.
- The Generals earned eight penalty corners to the Maroons' one.
- McDonald recorded her sixth complete shutout of the year and extended her career total to 13.
- W&L advances to the ODAC Semifinals for the 12th straight season.
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.
