GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The fourth-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team dropped a 15-7 decision to No. 9 Gettysburg Collegeon Saturday afternoon at Clark Field.
The Generals (3-2) jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the opening three minutes, but Gettysburg (3-0) responded with a 5-1 scoring run to close the first quarter. W&L battled to within two goals multiple times, including at 6-4 and 9-6, but the Bullets held firm and outscored the Generals 6-1 in the final quarter to seal the win.
Gettysburg controlled possession and tempo, outshooting W&L 30-11, including a 24-10 advantage in shots on goal. The Generals committed 24 turnovers, their highest total this season, which limited their offensive opportunities.
Game Summary
The Generals started strong, with
Lara Baki scoring back-to-back goals at 14:39 and 13:31, followed by a
Betty Boatwright goal at 12:56 to take a 3-0 lead. Gettysburg quickly responded with three straight goals of its own, tying the game at 3-3 by the 10:25 mark of the first quarter.
After W&L regained the lead on a
Caroline Foster goal (7:23, first quarter), the Bullets took control, scoring six of the next eight goals to lead 9-6 at halftime.
The Generals were held scoreless in the third quarter as Gettysburg extended its lead to 11-6. Baki broke the drought with her third goal at 12:47 in the fourth, but the Bullets rattled off four unanswered goals to close out the victory.
W&L Leaders
GC Leaders
- Emily Crane led all scorers with five goals on 10 shots.
- Sarah Scollin added four goals and an assist for a five-point performance.
- Sophie Smith recorded a hat trick with three goals.
- Julia Daly and Michaela Kelly each netted a goal.
- Lily Macatee dominated the circle with a game-high 8 draw controls.
- Gettysburg forced 15 caused turnovers, with Julia Daly and Camryn Epstein leading the way with three each.
Up Next
Washington and Lee hits the road again for a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 4, facing Lynchburg at 4 p.m. before traveling to Randolph for a 7 p.m. matchup.
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.
