LEXINGTON, Va. – The ninth-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team delivered a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon at Watt Field, defeating Averett University, 25-0, to close out a perfect 10-0 record in ODAC play during the regular season.
The win secured W&L's 11th consecutive undefeated ODAC regular season in program history, as the Generals (13-4, 10-0) recorded their fourth shutout of the 2025 campaign while limiting the Cougars (4-6, 3-6) to just two total shots.
Game Summary
W&L opened the game with a flurry, scoring 11 goals in the first quarter and building a 17-0 lead by halftime. The Generals continued to dominate after the break, adding four goals in each of the final two quarters while completely stifling Averett's offense.
The W&L defense forced 22 turnovers and allowed just one shot on goal, while 14 different Generals scored at least once.
Individual Performance
- Grace Kim and Hannah Van Son led the Generals with three goals apiece, with Kim scoring twice on free-position attempts and adding an assist.
- Reedie Warwick, Kelly Polacek, Caroline Foster, Lara Baki, Payton Haley, and Claire Horner all scored two goals each.
- Polacek, Sophie Edwards, and Ella Buckley each dished out two assists, while Katie Reed, Nora Hamilton, Lara Baki, and Warwick chipped in one apiece.
- Emma Marsh led W&L with seven draw controls, and Cat Caples added three draw controls and two caused turnovers.
- Iman Haddad and Gabbi Bici combined for the shutout in goal, with Bici making the lone save.
By The Numbers
- Washington and Lee outshot Averett 36-2, holding the Cougars to just one shot on goal.
- The Generals finished with 28 shots on goal, while Averett's lone attempt was saved.
- W&L won the draw control battle 23-4, led by Marsh and Caples.
- The Generals collected 22 ground balls, while Averett managed 11.
- Averett committed 22 turnovers, and W&L was efficient with just 13.
- The Generals were 6-of-7 on clear attempts, while Averett struggled at 3-of-19.
- W&L converted 4-of-5 free-position shots, while Averett did not attempt one.
W&L Leaders
Averett Leaders
- Caitlin Alperstein made eight saves in goal while facing relentless pressure.
- Faith Bowlin, Gianna Minafo, and Cayden Holdsworth each won a draw control.
- Porsha Davis collected three ground balls and caused three turnovers.
Up Next
Washington and Lee wraps up its regular season with a non-conference road test at Christopher Newport on Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m. in Newport News, Va.
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.
