LEXINGTON, Va. – The 11th ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team earned a 15-9 non-conference victory over Christopher Newport University on Wednesday night at Watt Field.
The Generals (4-2) built an early cushion, weathered a third-quarter push by the Captains (3-1), and pulled away late behind a dominant night from Hannah Van Son and a four-goal performance from Kelly Polacek.
Game Summary
Washington and Lee came out sharp, scoring four times in the opening 4:44 to take a 4-0 lead. Christopher Newport responded with two late first-quarter goals, but the Generals carried a 4-2 advantage into the second.
W&L added four more goals in the second quarter, including back-to-back man-up tallies from Emma Marsh and Lara Baki, to stretch the lead to 8-3 at halftime.
The Captains made their strongest push in the third, scoring five goals in the period to cut into the margin. Washington and Lee answered with three goals of its own, including two quick strikes from Polacek, and took an 11-8 lead into the fourth.
The Generals closed the game with a strong final quarter, scoring four times to secure the 15-9 win. Van Son scored three times in the fourth, including two player-up goals, as W&L maintained control down the stretch.
Individual Performances
By The Numbers
- Washington and Lee outshot Christopher Newport, 30-21, including a 19-11 edge in shots on goal.
- The Generals won the draw control battle, 16-10.
- W&L collected 18 ground balls compared to 13 for the Captains.
- Washington and Lee committed 13 turnovers, while Christopher Newport finished with 15.
- The Generals cleared successfully on 18-of-21 attempts, while CNU went 15-for-17.
- Washington and Lee converted 3-of-5 free-position attempts, while the Captains finished 4-of-5.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to Watt Field on Saturday, March 7, hosting Catholic in a noon non-conference matchup.
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.
