LEXINGTON, Va. – The 10th-ranked and top-seeded Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team captured the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship with an 8-6 victory over No. 2 seed Randolph-Macon on Sunday afternoon at Watt Field.
In a tightly contested championship matchup, Lara Baki broke a 6-6 tie with a free-position goal midway through the fourth quarter, and Hannah Van Son added an insurance tally with 1:42 remaining to lift Washington and Lee (15-4) past the Yellow Jackets (13-5).
The title marks the 26th ODAC Championship in program history and the 16th consecutive crown for the Generals. Washington and Lee made its 30th championship appearance, while Randolph-Macon was competing in its 10th.
Game Summary
The Generals struck early, as Grace Kim opened the scoring off an assist from Hannah Van Son, followed by a player-up goal from Van Son and a free-position finish by Lara Baki to build a 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Randolph-Macon answered late in the period with a goal from Cami McNeally to cut the deficit to 3-1.
The Yellow Jackets continued to chip away in the second quarter. After Van Son extended the lead to 4-1, Randolph-Macon responded with three consecutive goals — including a free-position strike from Caty Benton and a goal from Emma Moxham — to tie the game at 4-4 heading into halftime.
The teams traded momentum in the third quarter, with Betty Boatwright putting W&L back in front before Lilly Fowler answered for Randolph-Macon to even the score at 5-5 entering the final period.
Both teams received exceptional play in goal, with Iman Haddad (.538 save percentage) and Gillian Gladden (.556) turning away key chances and helping keep the championship matchup within one possession deep into the fourth quarter.
With the game tied again at 6-6 early in the fourth quarter, Washington and Lee seized control at a critical moment. Lara Baki converted a free-position opportunity at the 4:38 mark to break the tie and give the Generals the lead for good, a sequence that proved to be the turning point. Hannah Van Son added an insurance goal with 1:42 remaining, and the W&L defense held firm in the closing moments to secure the 8-6 victory.
???Up Next: Washington and Lee will await its NCAA Tournament placement, with the 2026 NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Selection Show scheduled for Monday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. ET on NCAA.com.
First-round games will be played on Saturday, May 9, followed by second-round action on Sunday, May 10. Regional competition is set for May 16-17, with the national semifinals and championship to be held at Judson Stadium in Rochester, N.Y., on May 22 and May 24, respectively.
Individual W&L Performances
- Hannah Van Son led the Generals with three goals and one assist, including the game-sealing goal.
- Lara Baki added two goals, both on free-position opportunities in key moments.
- Grace Kim recorded two goals, including the go-ahead tally in the fourth quarter.
- Iman Haddad was outstanding in goal, recording six saves (.538 save percentage) in the championship effort, making several momentum-shifting stops in the second half.
- The Generals controlled key possessions with eight draw controls and a perfect 16-for-16 clearing performance.
- W&L's defense caused seven turnovers and limited Randolph-Macon to just six goals on 17 shots, including only one goal in the fourth quarter.
Randolph-Macon Highlights:
- Cami McNeally led the Yellow Jackets with two goals, including the tying goal early in the fourth.
- Lilly Fowler added a goal and an assist while Emma Moxham, Campbell Conway, and Caty Benton each contributed goals as part of a balanced RMC attack.
- Goalkeeper Gillian Gladden was impressive in goal with eight saves (.556) to keep Randolph-Macon within striking distance.
- The Yellow Jackets' defense forced 6 turnovers, including three from Sydney Walsh. The RMC unit held W&L to eight goals, well below its season scoring average.
By The Numbers
- Washington and Lee outshot Randolph-Macon 25-17 and held a 12-10 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Generals posted a perfect 16-for-16 clearing effort, compared to 14-for-20 for Randolph-Macon.
- W&L converted 4 of 8 free-position opportunities, while Randolph-Macon finished 1 of 4.
- The teams were even in draw controls an split the 16, 8-8 and comprable in groundballs, RMC edging out W&L 13-12.
All-Tournament Team
Washington and Lee placed five on the 11-player ODAC All-Tournament Team:
Additional All-Tournament selections included:
- Shenandoah: Maddie Gaboury, Addison Harmel
- Roanoke: Maddie McDonald, Liza Ferguson
- Randolph-Macon: Lilly Fowler, Maddy Arca, Emma Moxham, Cami McNeally
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.
