Box Score NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Washington and Lee University field hockey team dropped a 1–0 decision on the road against sixth-ranked Christopher Newport on Sunday at Jennings Stadium. Christopher Newport (3–0) netted the game's lone goal late in the second quarter and held off Washington and Lee (1–2) despite a career-high effort in goal from senior
Julia McDonald.
The Captains broke through at 22:37 when Emily Evans finished a pass from Courtney Hughlett for the decisive tally. McDonald kept the Generals in the contest, turning away 18 shots as CNU outshot W&L 32–8 and held a 21–5 advantage in shots on goal. Her 18 saves match the fourth-best single-game performance in program history, equaling marks set by Kirsten Kyne against Johns Hopkins in 2012 and Caroline Habliston at Christopher Newport in 2009.
Washington and Lee generated chances in each quarter, including penalty corners in the second, third, and fourth periods, but the Captains' defense and goalkeeper Lily Kerr (four saves) preserved the shutout.
Washington and Lee Statistical Leaders
Christopher Newport Statistical Leaders
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Goal: Emily Evans (22:37)
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Assist: Courtney Hughlett
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Shots on Goal: Avery Mast (5), Lindsey Loar (5), Courtney Hughlett (4), Ellie Nuckols (2), Caroline Hughlett (2), Emily Evans (1), Riley Iasiello (1), Hailey Ward (1)
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Defensive Save: Kendall Gibson (1)
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Saves: Lily Kerr (4)
Game Leaders & Team Comparison
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Evans scored the game-winner for CNU, assisted by Courtney Hughlett.
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Christopher Newport outshot Washington and Lee 32–8, with a 21–5 edge in shots on goal.
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The Captains earned nine penalty corners, while the Generals tallied six.
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Goalkeeper Julia McDonald made 18 saves, while Kerr stopped four shots for CNU.
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Neither team was whistled for a foul, and no cards were issued.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns home to host Rhodes College on Saturday, Sept. 13. Start time is set for noon at the W&L Turf Field in Lexington, 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.
