LEXINGTON, Va. – The seventh-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team delivered a commanding performance in a 25-0 victory over Guilford College on Tuesday afternoon at Watt Field.
The Generals (1-1, 1-0 ODAC) wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring 10 goals in the opening quarter and never looking back. Senior
Sophie Edwards led the attack with four goals and an assist, while
Brianna Benoit,
Grace Kim, and
Payton Haley each netted hat tricks.
Kelly Polacek added two goals and a team-high two assists.
W&L controlled possession throughout the game, winning 20 draw controls to Guilford's (1-1, 0-1 ODAC) five and outshooting the Quakers 34-0. The Generals' defensive pressure was stifling, forcing 16 turnovers and holding Guilford without a single shot on goal.
Claire Horner,
Hannah Van Son, and Polacek each contributed two goals, while seven other Generals found the back of the net. The defense, anchored by goalkeeper
Gabbi Bici, did not face a single shot, recording the shutout.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Washington and Lee dominated possession, winning 20 draw controls compared to Guilford's five.
- The Generals outshot the Quakers 34-0, with 25 of those shots resulting in goals.
- W&L's defense was relentless, forcing 16 Guilford turnovers while committing only five.
- The Generals scooped up 14 ground balls, nearly doubling Guilford's total of seven.
- W&L successfully cleared 5-of-6 attempts, while Guilford struggled, completing just 2-of-10 clears.
- The Generals converted 3-of-4 free-position shots, capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
W&L LEADERS
GC LEADERS
- Riley Gravley led the Quakers with two draw controls and collected one ground ball.
- Kennedy Gates recorded three saves in goal.
- Emma Garland, Trinity Whitfield, and Kylie Wood each picked up one ground ball.
UP NEXT
Washington and Lee returns to action on Sunday in a non-conference matchup against No. 2 Salisbury University on Sunday, February 23, at noon.
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.
