LANCASTER, Pa. – Ninth-ranked Washington and Lee University saw its postseason run come to a close Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Division III Round of 16, falling 18-10 to sixth-ranked Gettysburg College in the regional semifinal hosted at Shadek Stadium on the campus of Franklin & Marshall.
The Generals concluded the 2025 season with an 18-5 overall record, capturing their 25th Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title and marking their sixth consecutive appearance in the national round of 16.
Game Summary
W&L started strong, as
Lara Baki netted the opening goal just 25 seconds into the contest. The Generals traded punches with the Bullets early, tying the game at 2-2 midway through the first quarter on a woman-up goal by
Betty Boatwright, but Gettysburg closed the period with a three-goal run to lead 4-2 after one.
The second quarter featured an offensive surge from both sides. W&L trimmed the deficit to 7-5 on goals by
Emma Marsh,
Katie Reed, and
Caroline Foster, but Gettysburg answered with a pair of scores in the final two minutes to carry a 10-6 advantage into halftime. The Bullets extended their lead with a 4-1 burst to open the third, effectively putting the game out of reach despite late efforts by Boatwright,
Cat Caples, and Baki, who cut the margin to 15-10 with three minutes to play. Gettysburg closed with three unanswered goals.
Individual Performances
W&L had six different goal scorers, led by
Katie Reed and
Betty Boatwright, who each tallied two goals and one assist.
Lara Baki also scored twice, while
Emma Marsh,
Hannah Van Son,
Caroline Foster, and Caples each added one goal.
Claire Horner distributed two assists.
Caples led the Generals with six draw controls, while
Emma Marsh added four.
Libby Ford picked up a team-best four ground balls and caused two turnovers. In goal,
Iman Haddad recorded 10 saves.
By The Numbers
- Gettysburg held a 35-27 advantage in total shots, including 28-20 in shots on goal.
- Both teams finished with 10 saves and 20 ground balls.
- The Bullets narrowly edged W&L in draw controls, 17-14, but W&L won six in the second quarter alone.
- W&L successfully completed 15-of-17 clear attempts, while Gettysburg cleared 18-of-22.
- The Generals committed 17 turnovers to Gettysburg's 16.
W&L Team Leaders
For Washington and Lee, Reed and Boatwright paced the team with two goals and one assist apiece. Caples led with six draw controls, while Ford caused a team-high two turnovers and collected four ground balls. Haddad made 10 stops in net.
Gettysburg Team Leaders
For the Bullets, Julia Daly led all players with four goals and three assists, while Michaela Kelly totaled three goals and three assists. Sophie Smith and Emily Crane each had three goals, and Grace Battle controlled a game-high seven draws. Goalie Juliette Devarenne matched Haddad with 10 saves.
Up Next
With Saturday's result, Washington and Lee concludes another successful season at 18-5 overall. The Generals claimed their 25th ODAC championship and reached the NCAA regional semifinals for the 16th time in program history and sixth consecutive season.
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.
