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Generals forward Colin Ryan, ‘26, goes up for a layup in the team’s home opener versus Mary Baldwin University on Nov. 13.

Men’s basketball team searches for improvement after a solid 2023-24 season

The Generals’ men’s basketball team is young and hopes to find their form in time for the postseason
Edwards Settle
November 18, 2024
Generals Field Hockey celebrates a goal by Sydney Bagget, ‘26.

Women’s field hockey team finishes another successful season

The Generals closed out their season with a 12-7 record. Despite a strong season, they finished with a loss in the ODAC tournament semifinals
Austin Evans, Sports Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Mary Schleusner, ‘26, scores a layup versus Virginia Wesleyan last season.

Women’s basketball looks to soar to top of Division III

The sky’s the limit for Generals Basketball behind star Mary Schleusner as they enter their winter season with a new coach
Austin Evans, Sports Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Elias Malakoff, ‘25, takes a swing for the Generals.

Men’s golf reaches No. 1 in DIII coaches poll

The team has their sights set on delivering the first national championship to the General’s golf program
Edwards Settle
November 4, 2024
W&L Women’s Soccer celebrates a goal from Sarah Zimmerman ‘26.

W&L Women’s Soccer steamrolls through the ODAC

It’s been all good vibes for the Generals, as many players attribute the team’s ongoing success to chemistry on and off the pitch
Austin Evans
October 21, 2024
Carter Whetstine ‘28 gets ready to compete in a meet versus Centre College.

Men’s Swimming aims to build on past success

The 2024-25 Men’s Swim team hopes to take advantage of its depth and returning talent this season
Edwards Settle
October 21, 2024
Ty Collins, ‘27, carries the ball during the Trinity game.

Generals football travels to Texas for game against Trinity University

Players said the trip prepared them for a season of building teamwork and balancing their sport with school commitments
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa
October 7, 2024
Screaming Minks player Andrew Lavayen, ‘27, carries the ball in the team’s first matchup of the year versus Emory and Henry University.

The Screaming Minks hope for a rugby revival

The club team is heading into this season with “a varsity mentality,” one player said
Andriy Bondar
October 7, 2024
Vivi Vasquez, ‘27,  digs the ball versus Carnegie Mellon University in a 3-2 win. Vasquez broke the school record for digs in a single game.

Generals Volleyball undefeated with 13-game winning streak

W&L’s women's volleyball team is undefeated so far, but they still have a long season to go
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
September 23, 2024
Junior forward Buster Couhig, ‘26, outpaces a defender in the Generals 3-0 victory over Oglethorpe University.

Turning tides: Washington and Lee Men’s Soccer bounces back after shaky start

A 1-3 start for the Generals alarmed many in Lexington, but players remain focused on bouncing back in a big way
Austin Evans
September 23, 2024
Current club softball members face off against University of Mary Washington on October 28, 2023.

Push for varsity softball team continues

A varsity softball team is part of W&L’s strategic plan. But the university is waiting on more aid
Jordan Hoover, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
Head coach Mike Singleton (far right), assistant coaches and senior players get together on W&L men’s soccer’s senior day.

Head soccer coach resigns to follow his family

Mike Singleton will next work at Goucher College
Campbell Fitzhugh, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2024
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