CLEVELAND – Washington and Lee University finished 13th overall in the final 2024-25 LEARFIELD Directors' Cup Division III standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) on Tuesday. The Generals totaled 791.5 points, climbing one spot from the winter update to match their second-best national finish in program history.
W&L collected 322 points during the spring season, led by a fourth-place national finish in men's golf, which contributed 80 points. Women's lacrosse, men's lacrosse, and women's tennis each added 64 points after advancing to the NCAA regional semifinals (Round of 16). Women's golf also contributed to the spring total with a national appearance.
The Generals' 791.5 total points equal the school's top performance in overall Directors' Cup scoring. The total surpasses the previous high of 767 points earned in 2021-22, when W&L placed an institution-best 12th overall rank.
W&L led all Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) institutions in the standings. University of Lynchburg (621.50 points) and Randolph-Macon College (377.50) also finished inside the top 50, placing 24th and 47th, respectively.
Nationally, Emory University claimed the Directors' Cup title with 1,198.75 points, becoming just the seventh different institution to win the award. The Eagles scored in 18 total sports (three of the four required) and posted 12 top-10 finishes, including national championships in women's golf and third-place showings in men's golf and women's tennis.
Johns Hopkins placed second with 1,147.00 points, followed by Tufts in third (1,069.00), Washington-St. Louis in fourth (1,044.75), and Middlebury in fifth (971.75). Four University Athletic Association (UAA) institutions finished in the top 10, while the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) placed three.
Washington and Lee's success in the Directors' Cup was fueled by broad-based excellence. The Generals had 18 programs qualify for NCAA postseason competition and captured 12 ODAC championships. W&L teams combined for a 228-91-7 (.710) overall record, including a 112-35-4 (.755) mark in ODAC play. The Generals were especially dominant in women's sports, posting a 133-31-1 (.809) record across three seasons, while men's teams finished 95-60-6 (.609). At home, W&L went 115-40-2 (.739) across all competitions.
The department's success was further highlighted by collecting a wide range of individual awards include 38 All-America citations, 88 All-Region laurels, and 203 All-ODAC selections, including 94 first-team honorees. W&L also produced 13 ODAC Players of the Year, 10 ODAC Coaches of the Year, seven ODAC Rookies of the Year, and Eight ODAC Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The Generals picked up three national awards this spring with a pair coming from men's golf in Jonathan McEwen and Thomas R. Wall, IV '80 Head Men's Golf Coach, Pete Gyscek, being named DIII player and coach of the year, respectively. Sophomore Tyler Spanco was named USILA DIII Face-Off Player of the Year
Capping the 2024-25 campaign, the Generals captured both the Dan Wooldridge Overall Champions Cup and the ODAC Women's Commissioner's Cup, shattering records in the process. It marked W&L's 29th overall Wooldridge Cup and 23rd consecutive title, underscoring the university's sustained excellence across men's and women's athletics. On the women's side, the Generals claimed their 25th Women's Cup overall—and 22nd straight—while setting a new ODAC record with a 0.953 rating, surpassing their previous mark of 0.941 set in 2021–22.
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About LEARFIELD Directors' Cup and LEARFIELD
The LEARFIELD Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's performance in NCAA postseason championships and respective tournaments.
Please note that standings published midseason are unofficial. Official standings will be released upon the completion of the spring season. Complete standings and the scoring structure can be found on NACDA's websites: www.directorscup.org and www.thedirectorscup.com.
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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.
