![Mary Schleusner, ‘26, scores a layup versus Virginia Wesleyan last season.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WBB-Feature-COLOR-1200x673.png)
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
![W&L women’s basketball makes program history in the NCAA tournament](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/resize-1200x674.jpg)
W&L women’s basketball makes program history in the NCAA tournament
For the first time in program history, the W&L women’s basketball team makes it to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Division III Tournament
![The Generals men’s basketball team tips off in an exhibition matchup against Davidson on Nov. 6. Photo courtesy of Generals Athletics](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0120-1200x800.jpg)
Men’s and women’s basketball season previews
The Generals’ men’s and women’s basketball teams both look to continue momentum from last year into this season
![A Washington and Lee basketball player tries to steal the ball from a Shenandoah player.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-22-at-3.10.06-PM-900x593.png)
W&L women’s basketball fights for top conference seed after breaking undefeated streak
The team boasts a talented freshman class and solid senior members that help lead them in a strong season
![Women's basketball co-captain Tahri Phillips, ’23, stays focused on what’s in sight.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC_3817-900x600.jpg)
W&L women’s basketball navigates new challenges in search of continued success
The women's team holds a 6-2 record this season
![Emma Redding, ‘18, averaged nearly 10 points and five rebounds over the team’s last eight games. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bjts3glnpnsn0e1b.jpg)
Hornets sting Gennies in ODAC semis
After winning their last seven conference games, women's basketball team falls one game short of the ODAC championship
![Jackie Clifford, ‘17, has led the Generals in scoring each of her three years. This year, she is averaging a career high 12.4 points per game.
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/yb5g6chxrju72mf6.jpg)
Girl’s basketball downs Roanoke
Women’s basketball wins fourth straight behind strong second half
![Emma Redding, ‘18, fights for a rebound against Randolph-Macon. She is bringing down 5.4 rebounds per game. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/redding.jpg)
Women’s basketball heats up on the court
Lady Generals hit stride just in time to prepare for postseason
![A year after her season eneded early because of injuries, Emma Redding, ‘18, is second on the team in rebounding, grabbing just under six boards a game. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wl1q1guihqaflziu.jpg)
Women’s basketball team sets sights on an ODAC championship
Despite dropping three of first four games, the women’s basketball team remains confident that an ODAC championship is in reach