YORK, Pa. – The 12th-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team delivered a dramatic comeback victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating fifth-ranked York (Pa.), 13-12, in overtime in a non-conference showdown.
The Generals (6-2) erased a two-goal deficit in the final minute of regulation and completed the rally in overtime behind Hannah Van Son's game-winning goal, handing the Spartans (5-2) a narrow defeat in a matchup between nationally ranked programs.
Game Summary
York controlled much of the early action, taking a 5-3 lead after the first quarter and carrying a 9-7 advantage into halftime. The Spartans continued to pressure the Generals in the third quarter thanks to five unanswered goals stretching from 00:20 in the third until 2:31 in the fourth.
Trailing 12-10 late in the fourth quarter, W&L mounted its comeback when Hannah Van Son scored with under a minute remaining to cut the deficit to one. Moments later, Lara Baki found the equalizer to force overtime and complete the late rally.
In the extra stanza, the Generals won the decisive draw and capitalized on the opportunity, as Van Son delivered the game-winning goal at 4:27 to secure the 13-12 victory.
Individual W&L Performances
- Hannah Van Son led the Generals with six goals, including the game-tying score in the final minute of regulation and the overtime winner.
- Lara Baki added four goals in the win, including the late equalizer.
- Grace Kim and Emma Marsh each scored once for Washington and Lee.
- Hannah Russell also found the back of the net and added two caused turnovers.
- Van Son controlled the draw circle with eight draw controls.
- Betty Boatwright added three draw controls, two ground balls and two caused turnovers.
- Iman Haddad played all 61:33 in goal and made eight saves to earn the win.
By The Numbers
- York outshot Washington and Lee, 31-25, while the Generals held a 22-20 edge in shots on goal.
- W&L won the draw control battle, 14-13.
- York held a 20-11 advantage in ground balls.
- The Generals committed 15 turnovers, while forcing 16 turnovers by the Spartans.
- Washington and Lee cleared successfully on 15-of-17 attempts, while York finished 19-for-21.
- W&L converted 3-of-5 free-position shots, while York did not attempt a free-position shot.
- Audrey Simoes made nine saves for York, while Haddad recorded eight saves for the Generals.
- Sydney Mentzer tallied five points off four gals and one helper to lead the Spartans and secured five draws.
- Krista Yarusso added a hattrick and an assist for four points while Kate Feldman scooped up a game-best four ground balls.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to Old Dominion Athletic Conference play on Wednesday, March 18, when the Generals travel to Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va., for a 7 p.m. opening draw.
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.
