SEWANEE, Tenn. – Ninth-ranked Washington and Lee University advanced to the third round of the NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship with a commanding 19-5 victory over host Sewanee: University of the South on Sunday afternoon at Puett Field. The Generals improved to 18-4 and remained perfect in the all-time series with Sewanee, now 4-0, including a pair of postseason triumphs.
Game Summary
W&L asserted control from the opening whistle, outscoring the previously unbeaten Tigers 8-2 in the first quarter and never looking back.
Hannah Van Son tallied four of her game-high five goals in the first frame, fueling an early 5-1 run that put Sewanee on its heels. The Generals continued to dominate in all facets, building a 12-3 halftime lead and limiting the Tigers to just two goals over the final 45 minutes.
Defensively, W&L was smothering, forcing 21 turnovers and holding Sewanee to just nine shots on goal. The Tigers never scored consecutively after the first half and were shut out in the fourth quarter.
Individual Performances
Nine different Generals scored in the win, with Van Son (5 goals) and
Emma Marsh (4 goals, 1 assist) leading the charge.
Grace Kim notched a hat trick, while
Sophie Edwards added two goals and an assist. Additional scorers included
Brianna Benoit,
Caroline Foster,
Lara Baki,
Claire Horner, and
Katie Reed. Horner contributed a game-high two assists, while Baki, Foster, Edwards, and Reed also chipped in helpers.
On the defensive end, seven players collected multiple ground balls, including
Ciara Smith (4),
Emma Marsh (3) and
Sophia Caffrey (3). Five players caused multiple turnovers, led by
Libby Ford with three, and Van Son and
Katie Reed with two each. Goalkeeper
Iman Haddad made eight saves in the complete-game effort.
By The Numbers
- Washington and Lee outshot Sewanee 30-18.
- The Generals forced 21 turnovers and committed just 14.
- W&L earned a 22-13 edge in ground balls and went 18-for-21 on clears.
- The draw control battle was closely contested, with Sewanee narrowly leading 15-13.
- W&L converted 6 of 9 free-position shots, while Sewanee managed just 1 of 5.
Team Leaders
For Washington and Lee,
Hannah Van Son led all scorers with five goals.
Emma Marsh followed with four goals and an assist, while
Claire Horner recorded two assists and one goal.
Cat Caples paced the Generals with five draw controls, and
Libby Ford notched a game-high three caused turnovers.
Ciara Smith led all players with four ground balls.
For Sewanee, Sally Herrington and Erika Bolcar each scored two goals, with Kennedy Harcourt adding the lone assist. Alex Kelly controlled a team-high seven draws. Lilly Jordan made four stops for the Tigers.
Up Next
Washington and Lee will face off against Gettysburg in the NCAA Third Round next Saturday. Additional game details will be announced when available.
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.
