LEXINGTON, Va. – The sixth-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team closed out its Old Dominion Athletic Conference schedule with a dominant 22-4 victory over the University of Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon at Alston Parker Watt Field.
The Generals (14-2, 8-0 ODAC) completed an unbeaten conference slate to secure the #1 seed in the ODAC Tournament. The perfect league season marks the program's 12th consecutive undefeated ODAC campaign and 12th straight No. 1 seed, with Washington and Lee unbeaten in conference play since April 20, 2013.
The Blue and White shut out Lynchburg in the second half, dropping the Hornets to 7-9 overall and 4-4 in conference play.
Game Summary
Washington and Lee took control early with four consecutive goals to start the game and never relinquished momentum, scoring eight first-quarter goals to build an immediate advantage. Lynchburg found early success behind a pair of first-quarter goals and added two more in the second, but W&L consistently responded to each Hornet tally and closed the half on a scoring surge.
Leading 15-4 at the break, W&L continued to separate in the second half, outscoring Lynchburg 7-0 over the final two quarters. The Generals' defense limited the Hornets to just three shots in the third period and none in the fourth, while controlling possession and dictating tempo throughout.
Individual W&L Performances
By The Numbers
- Washington and Lee outshot Lynchburg 37-10, including a 28-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- The two teams evenly split the 28 draw controls.
- W&L held a commanding ground ball advantage (16-9).
- Lynchburg was a perfect 12-for-12 in clearning while the Generals finished 15-of17.
- W&L stifled the Hornets' offense in the second half, holding them scoreless.
Up Next: Washington and Lee closes out the regular season with two road contests, beginning on Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at No. 9 Denison, before traveling to face No. 7 William Smith on Saturday, April 25 at noon in Sparks, Md., at the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Headquarters (Tierney Field).
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.
