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The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Carter Stack, ‘28, finished as the heavyweight individual champion at the Messiah Invitational with a tournament-best 24.5 team points.

Generals wrestling enters the year at No. 24 nationally

The W&L wrestling team is poised for a solid season with five individuals in the top 25 nationally
Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer
November 3, 2025
W&L women’s soccer takes a photo after a win on Alston Parker Watt Field. The Generals are undefeated 8-0-1 in Lexington this season.

Women’s soccer team kicks off ODAC tournament

The women’s soccer team’s supportive atmosphere is one reason they have thrived so far this season
Lane Smith
November 3, 2025
In July 2025 the Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced a media rights agreement with FloSports.

FloSports puts W&L Athletics behind a paywall

Washington and Lee's live sporting events are now only accessible through a paid subscription to FloSports, despite Athletic Director Jan Hathorn's vote against the new streaming service
Shane Riley
October 20, 2025
Teddy Sparrow catches a 57-yard touchdown pass in W&L’s 45-0 win over Gallaudet on Oct. 11.

W&L football overcomes a slow start to the season

After a 1-3 start, the football team gets back to 0.500 with two solid wins heading into their bye week
Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer
October 20, 2025
Head Coach Lumumba Shabazz coaches Washington & Lee men’s soccer players after their 1-1 draw versus Hampden-Sydney College on Oct. 1.

Men’s soccer figures things out after a slow start

The Generals are known to improve as the season rolls along. They could be on the brink of another turnaround.
Austin Evans
October 6, 2025
Washington & Lee’s field hockey team celebrates a walk-off overtime victory over No. 14 Franklin and Marshall College on Sept. 20.

Field hockey approaches ODAC play with confidence

Washington and Lee University's field hockey team is battle-tested and ready for conference games
Lane Smith
October 6, 2025
Washington and Lee's Women's Cross Country team prepares for their first meet of the 2025 season at the Eagle Cross Country Challenge hosted by Bridgewater College.

W&L Women’s Cross Country strides toward success

W&L Women's Cross Country ascended to the top of Division III in 2024 and look to sustain success
Reid Heaton
September 22, 2025
Grace Mitchener, ‘27, jumps up for a spike at the Colonel Invitational in Danville, Ky.

Generals Volleyball off to a dominant start

The Generals dominated their first 10 games and earned a No. 6 national ranking
Edwards Settle, Sports Staff Writer
September 22, 2025
The women’s lacrosse team won against Transylvania University and Sewanee in the second round of the NCAA tournament, but ultimately lost to Gettysburg College by eight goals. Photo by Lian Selvido of Sewanee

W&L spring sports win five ODAC championships

Highlighted by women’s track and field and Jonathan McEwen’s ODAC record, W&L sports had a successful spring
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
May 19, 2025
Jonathan McEwen shot three under, including eight birdies, at the Jekyll Island Collegiate on March 21.

Top-ranked McEwen leads Generals golf

The 2024 Phil Mickelson award winner, Jonathan McEwen, has ascended to the top of Division III and has brought his team with him
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Iman Haddad, ‘26, makes a save in a 13-11 ODAC win over Shenandoah on April 5.

W&L women’s lacrosse looks forward to strong season finish

After starting the year off with a few losses to ranked opponents, the women’s lacrosse team has turned their season around
Tyler Rothwell
April 7, 2025
The women’s track and field team was crowned indoor champions at Roanoke College.

Track and field gears up for its outdoor season

After winning the ODAC women’s indoor track and field championship, the Generals set their sights on the outdoor season
Edwards Settle, General Assignment Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
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