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The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Women’s basketball prepares for the ODAC tournament one game, one day at a time

Seeding for the ODAC women’s basketball tournament is up in the air at this point in the season. The Generals plan to tackle the rest of their schedule with the same mentality they have had all year.
Sydney Lee
January 21, 2019

Construction update on new athletic and recreation facility

Construction on the new Richard L. Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center has only had a few minor bumps and changes. Otherwise, the project is on schedule.
Elly Cosgrove
January 21, 2019
Taylor Casey, 20. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Taylor Casey, ’20

Women’s basketball junior guard Taylor Casey, ‘20, scored a career high of 36 points at Roanoke on Nov. 20. In the same contest, she tied the women’s basketball program record of eight three-pointers in a single game. These efforts contributed to a 79-65 win at Roanoke. The Phi sat down with Casey to find out what brought her to the game and why she chose Washington and Lee.
Kathryn Young
December 3, 2018
Meg Guignon, 19, said she has been waiting for an ODAC title her entire collegiate career. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Volleyball gets revenge over rival to claim ODAC title

The Generals defeated a familiar opponent, Randolph-Macon, 3-2, to gain the program’s 16th ODAC championship
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
December 3, 2018
Alex Dolwick, ‘19, said the four-peat is an achievement he will never forget. Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee Sports Information.

Cross country teams become four-peat ODAC champs

Led by senior leadership, both teams win fourth-straight titles, a first time for both programs since the mid-2000s
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
November 6, 2018
Dylan Ritch, 19. Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee Sports Information.

General of the Week: Dylan Ritch, ’19

Dylan Ritch, ‘19, was selected as the ODAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week after scoring one goal and logging one assist in the 3 to 0 victory over Eastern Mennonite University, and helping the team to their unbeaten streak to a program-tying 12th victory during the week ending in October 28. His assist broke the program’s career assist record. Ritch also scored both goals in the 2 to 0 victory over nationally-ranked Virginia Wesleyan University. The Phi sat down with Ritch to talk about his life on and off the field at Washington and Lee.
Ben Soullier
November 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee Athletics.

General of the Week: Megan Engeland, ‘19

Captain Megan Engeland, ‘19, recorded her second-career hat trick in a 4-2 victory over Shenandoah on Oct. 5. The midfielder is having a strong season as she leads the team in goals scored with eight. The Phi sat down with Engeland to discuss her last ride in the blue and white.
Jimmie Mack Johnson III
October 23, 2018
Photo courtesy of Washington and Lee Athletics.

Men’s soccer succeeding in ODAC play

The Generals have high hopes of winning the ODAC title again this season
Ben Soullier
October 23, 2018

W&L to face VMI at 32nd Lee-Jackson Classic

The game on Oct. 26 supports charity and brings the two Lexington colleges together
Kaelan McCabe
October 23, 2018

Fall season in full swing for men’s and women’s golf, preparing for spring

The men’s and women’s golf teams are heatng up this fall with tournament play and are seeing success
Charlie Foy
October 1, 2018
Ashleigh Meade, 20, serves in a recent game. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Volleyball breaks in the Duchossois Tennis Center on new home court

With Warner Center renovations well underway, the women’s volleyball team is the first indoor sport to break in the new space in the tennis center
Ben Soullier
October 1, 2018
Dylan Ritch, 19, plays in a recent game. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

It’s all in the simple things this season for the men’s soccer team

Men’s soccer team hopes for comeback after a rough start to the season
Camilla Beeley
October 1, 2018
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