LEXINGTON, Va. – In a battle of nationally ranked teams, No. 8 Washington and Lee fell to No. 16 York (Pa.), 12-5, in a non-conference matchup on Saturday afternoon at Watt Field.
The Generals (5-3) held York to just one goal in the opening quarter, but the Spartans (3-1) gained control in the second half, outscoring W&L 8-2 over the final 30 minutes.
Game Summary
W&L got off to a strong start as
Emma Marsh put the Generals on the board first at 12:54 in the first quarter, assisted by
Caroline Foster. The Generals' defense held York scoreless for over nine minutes before the Spartans equalized at 3:10 on a goal from Krista Yarusso.
York took control in the second quarter with two quick goals at 14:13 and 11:40, but
Hannah Van Son cut the deficit to 3-2 at 8:15, finishing a feed from
Lara Baki. The Spartans responded just before the break to take a 4-3 halftime lead.
The third quarter proved to be the turning point, as York went on a 4-1 run, including a free-position goal from Kate Feldman at 10:10 and a player-up goal from Gianna Huet at 4:53. Baki converted a free-position goal at 3:42 to stop the run, but York entered the final quarter with an 8-4 advantage.
Despite a quick goal from Baki at 12:05 in the fourth quarter to make it 8-5, York shut out W&L the rest of the way, finishing with a four-goal surge to seal the 12-5 victory.
By The Numbers
- Shots: YCP outshot W&L 25-18, holding a 22-16 edge in shots on goal.
- Saves: Iman Haddad recorded 10 saves, while York's Bella Garabo stopped 11 shots in goal.
- Draw Controls: W&L narrowly won the battle on the circle, 11-10, with Hannah Van Son and Cat Caples leading the team.
- Ground Balls: York picked up 16 ground balls, compared to W&L's 14.
- Turnovers: The two teams were comparative in turnovers, W&L committed 15, while York had 16.
- Clears: YCP was nearly perfect in transition, 22-of-23, and W&L converted 15-of-19.
- Free-Position Shots: York converted 2-of-4 free-position shots, while W&L managed just 1-of-5.
W&L Leaders
- Lara Baki led W&L with two goals, including a free-position score, and added an assist.
- Emma Marsh and Caroline Foster each tallied a goal and an assist.
- Hannah Van Son scored once and secured four draw controls.
- Cat Caples anchored the draw unit with a team-high four draw controls.
- Libby Ford was strong defensively, picking up five ground balls and causing three turnovers.
York (Pa.) Leaders
- Gianna Huet led all scorers with three goals and an assist.
- Sydney Mentzer added two goals and two assists.
- Zoe Kluegel and Krista Yarusso each scored twice and recorded an assist.
- Kate Feldman and Logan Ward chipped in with two goals each.
- Katie Jeanes led the Spartans with four draw controls.
Up Next
Washington and Lee looks to bounce back next weekend with a road trip to face Catholic University of America (CUA) on Saturday, March 15, at noon in Washington, D.C.
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.
