SEWANEE, Tenn. – The ninth-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team opened NCAA Tournament play with a commanding 26-2 win over Transylvania University on Saturday afternoon at Sewanee: The University of the South, advancing to the second round for the 12th consecutive season.
The Generals (17-4) delivered a complete team performance, with 16 different players contributing goals in the program's highest NCAA Tournament output since 2018 when the Generals downed Cabrini 27-7. The +24 goal scoring margin from Saturday's win over Transylvania is a program NCAA tournament program record.
Washington and Lee wasted no time asserting control, scoring five goals in the first five minutes. W&L built a 18-2 lead by halftime, outshooting Transylvania 22-5 in the opening 30 minutes. The Generals added eight more goals in the second half to round out a 20-0 scoring run after the Pioneers scored at 5:02 in the opening stanza.
Individual Performance
By The Numbers
- Washington and Lee outshot Transylvania 37-6, including a 24-2 edge in shots on goal.
- The Generals nearly split control on the draw cirlce but edged the pioneers 17-14.
- W&L picked up 24 ground balls, compared to 7 for the Pioneers.
- Transylvania committed 19 turnovers, while W&L had just 8.
- The Generals were 16-of-16 on clears, and the Pioneers went 5-for10.
- W&L converted 5-of-5 free-position shots.
Transylvania Leaders
- Charlotte Green and TaNya Barbee scored one goal apiece for the Pioneers.
- Goalkeeper Grace Smilek-Edwards made three saves in the cage.
- Green also led Transylvania with six draw controls.
Up Next
Washington and Lee advances to face host Sewanee on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT in the NCAA Second Round. The Generals hold a 3-0 all-time record against the Tigers, including a win in their only previous NCAA postseason meeting.
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.
