![Sarah Zimmerman, ‘26, hopes to go further in the ODAC tournament
this year for women’s soccer. Photo courtesy of Generals Sports](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_4479-1200x800.jpg)
Pass, dribble, shoot: It’s all the same for Zimmerman
Sarah Zimmerman, '26, went from not knowing she wanted to play collegiate sport to being a threat in soccer and basketball at W&L.
![A large group of lacrosse players in blue uniform tops and white shorts pose, along with coaching staff in similar colors.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ODAC2-e1683576711837-900x517.jpg)
W&L teams rake in conference titles
While some have national championships on the horizon, others faced defeat in matches this weekend
![A woman in a blue windbreaker kneels on the sidelines of a sports field. She holds a clipboard and speaks to a group of seated players.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hathornsports-e1681159874405-900x785.jpg)
Gender gap plateau in athletics highlights progress to be made
W&L is working to close an ongoing gender gap and to create an inclusive environment for all athletes
![A woman grinning and wearing sports goggles jumps into the arms of another woman in a white goalie helmet. Both are in white and blue uniforms.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/kranichlacrosse-900x485.jpg)
W&L lacrosse teams take a step back after hot starts
Both men's and women's teams faced losses this past week as they vie for conference championships
![A man swims on his front beside floating lane markers. He wears goggles and a black swim cap.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jobeswimming-900x506.jpg)
First-year swimmer set the bar high with his appearance at the NCAA meet
Dalton Jobe, ’26, combatted a broken hand injury and returned strong enough to compete at the national level
![A man in a blue baseball uniform steps strongly forward, preparing to throw a baseball with his right hand.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P1517775-e1678746322865-900x675.jpg)
Evan Blair’s outstanding pitches propel the Generals to early victories
Blair, ’25, has received national recognition in DIII athletics for his strong contributions to W&L’s early wins
![A group of women in white golf outfits and hats smile at the camera. They are on a golf course.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Image-e1678745762530-900x666.jpeg)
W&L women’s golf opens the spring season taking third at Savannah Invitational
The Generals women's golfers use their collective bond to power low scores and high finishes
![A group of women and one man stand in a circle, putting their hands into the center for a team cheer. Some of the women hold tennis rackets.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/image-2-900x506.png)
W&L women’s tennis takes on rigorous spring season
Faced with tough competition earlier in the season, the Generals hope to be well-prepared for a better run at nationals this year
![A group of men pose, smiling, behind an ODAC logo sign. One man holds a trophy over his head.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/image-900x506.png)
Generals wrestling, swimming excel in championships
The men's swim team tallied over 300 points more than Lynchburg during a four-day conference championship to claim the win
![am Wise, ‘23, set high expectations for himself as a team leader and starting point guard this season.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/06285-900x599.jpg)
Men’s basketball tries to turn season around
The Generals are keeping their heads up as they control their own fate
The winning football season took spirit and heart
The W&L football team was crowned champion in the fall and motivated to win after the 2020-2021 season was canceled.
![The ODAC unanimously voted to cancel all track and field, tennis, baseball, lacrosse, and golf spring seasons for 2020 as a result of COVID-19. Photo by Isaac Thompson, 21.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/image002-900x601.jpg)
Senior student athletes adjust to abrupt end of winter and spring seasons
The university and the ODAC canceled athletics for the rest of the year