Generals Women Claim Nine Event Wins in Dual at Mary Washington

10/9/2026 7:12:00 PM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Washington and Lee University women's swimming team claimed nine event victories, including three from Marcy Mortimer, to defeat the University of Mary Washington, 171-91, on Friday evening at Goolrick Natatorium.

The Generals (1-0) won nine of the 14 contested events and swept the top three positions in three individual races. Mortimer led the way with victories in the 100-yard breaststroke, 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard individual medley, while Celia Bredehoeft swept the distance freestyle events. Anna Kate Barr, Amelia Maloof, Sophia Brame-Goldthwaite and Peighton Kruzel also recorded individual victories.

Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Generals travel to Pittsburgh, Pa., to face Carnegie Mellon University. The dual meet is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

W&L Event Winners

1,000-Yard Freestyle: Celia Bredehoeft — 10:37.51
100-Yard Breaststroke: Marcy Mortimer — 1:07.24
200-Yard Butterfly: Anna Kate Barr — 2:11.65
50-Yard Freestyle: Amelia Maloof — 25.10
200-Yard Backstroke: Sophia Brame-Goldthwaite — 2:13.13
200-Yard Breaststroke: Marcy Mortimer — 2:28.13
500-Yard Freestyle: Celia Bredehoeft — 5:13.79
100-Yard Butterfly: Peighton Kruzel — 58.49
200-Yard Individual Medley: Marcy Mortimer — 2:12.02

Notable Performances

Mortimer led all W&L swimmers with three individual victories, while Bredehoeft added two wins in the distance freestyle events.
The Generals swept the top three positions in the 1,000 freestyle, with Bredehoeft leading Katie Crawford (11:24.10) and Maddie Nixon (11:33.47).
Barr led another 1-2-3 finish in the 200 butterfly, followed by Virginia Lathrop (2:16.44) and Camlyn Belle (2:18.63). Barr also placed second in the 200 IM and third in the 200 breaststroke.
Brame-Goldthwaite edged teammate Bella Santurri by 0.26 seconds to win the 200 backstroke. She also placed third in the 200 IM, completing W&L's third sweep of the top three positions.
Gabby Clemens recorded runner-up finishes in the 200 freestyle (1:58.89) and 100 freestyle (54.92), while Tenra Adams took second in the 50 freestyle (25.22).
W&L placed second and third in both relay events. The Generals' 400 medley relay of Katelyn Giffen, Mortimer, Kruzel and Adams finished in 4:01.96, while Adams, Frances Fenton, Eliza Osada and Maloof took second in the 200 freestyle relay (1:41.23).

By the Numbers

Final Score: Washington and Lee 171, Mary Washington 91
Total Events: 14
Event Wins: 9 of 14
Winning Percentage: 64.3%
Top-Three Sweeps: 3

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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