Men's Swim Tested by VMI Ahead of ODAC Championships

1/23/2026 11:40:00 PM

LEXINGTON, Va. —The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team closed its dual-meet schedule with a 182–80 loss to Virginia Military Institute on Friday evening at the W&L Natatorium. Facing a deep VMI squad, the Generals picked up one event victory while using the meet as a final tune-up before postseason competition.

W&L opened the meet with its lone win of the day in the 200-yard medley relay before VMI controlled the remaining events to secure the team victory.

Up Next: Washington and Lee turns its attention to the ODAC Championships, which begin on Wednesday, Feb. 11, with the 800-yard freestyle relay finals at 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, N.C. Championship competition continues Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 12–14) with preliminary heats at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. each day.

W&L Event Winners

200-Yard Medley Relay: Charles Byars, Harrison Cerone, Zane Ross, Leighton Chapman — 1:32.46

Notable Performances

The 200-yard medley relay of Charles Byars, Harrison Cerone, Zane Ross, and Leighton Chapman delivered Washington and Lee's lone event victory with a strong opening swim.
Leighton Chapman and Dalton Jobe led the Generals in the sprint freestyle events, combining for multiple scoring finishes against a deep VMI lineup.
Harrison Cerone recorded scoring swims in both breaststroke races, providing key points for W&L.
Charles Byars added additional scoring contributions across the IM and relay events.

By the Numbers

Total Women's Events: 14
Event Wins: 1 of 14
Winning Percentage: 7.1%

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.

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