MONTCLAIR, N.J. — In the third all-time matchup, Washington and Lee University field hockey team earned a 3–1 road win over Montclair State on Sunday afternoon in non-conference play. Washington and Lee (5–3) tallied twice in the opening quarter and built a 3–0 lead before the Red Hawks (2–7) netted their lone goal in the final minute.
The Generals struck first at 1:09 when
Margaret Scheurer fired a reverse chip shot from five meters out in the center of the circle for her third goal of the season. W&L doubled the lead midway through the first quarter at 6:16, as first-year
Madeline Lancione cleaned up a rebound on the left post after Scheurer's initial attempt was saved.
Betty Boatwright extended the margin to 3–0 at 22:46, finishing from the right side of the cage after a series of persistent chances in front of the Red Hawks' keeper.
Montclair broke through with 12 seconds left in regulation when Emma Bianco scored off a penalty corner, but the Generals' defense, anchored by senior goalkeeper
Julia McDonald, limited the Red Hawks to just four shots on goal. McDonald recorded two saves, while Montclair's Sydney White kept the contest close with nine saves.
Washington and Lee Statistical Leaders
Montclair State Statistical Leaders
- Goal: Emma Bianco (59:48)
- Shots on Goal: Sadie Eichlin (3), Bianco (1)
- Saves: Sydney White (9)
Game Leaders & Team Comparison
- Scheurer, Lancione, and Boatwright accounted for all three Generals' goals.
- Washington and Lee outshot Montclair State 14–7 and led 12–4 in shots on goal.
- W&L held a 5–4 edge in penalty corners.
- White made nine saves to keep Montclair within reach, while McDonald tallied two.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to ODAC play on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Virginia Wesleyan University. Game time is set for noon in Virginia Beach, Va. Live stats and streaming will be 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.
