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We end the 2024 season ranked 3️⃣rd in nation! This is the Generals highest final ranking in over 20 years and also marks back-to-back top 10 finishes.
#gogenerals
Not the ending we wanted. But we left it all on the field. We are so proud of this team and the seniors who have left it better than they found it.
We will be back.
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The verdict is in. There is only one Washington and Lee.
3️⃣ Liberal Arts College
4️⃣ Small College
5️⃣ Value College
1️⃣0️⃣ Business
World class, life changing education.
Good luck to both former Generals Coach Stagnitta
@Stagsj
and Coach St. Laurent
@NatStLaurentPLL
as they coach their
@PLLWhipsnakes
and
@PLLRedwoods
in the inaugural PLL championship games this weekend! Both great men and great coaches!
Today we celebrate and honor Senior Face-off Specialist Chris Woodings. Chris completed OCS (Officer Candidate School) in Quantico, VA and is now a United States Marine.We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment and extremely grateful for your commitment to serve our country!
The show goes on. We are excited to earn an at-large bid to the 2024 NCAA Tournament!
This marks the first time W&L has gone to three consecutive NCAA tournaments in 24 years and only the second time since 1978!
See you all in Lynchburg!
#gogenerals
I am excited to announce that Taylor Mendoza has been promoted to the position of Assistant Head Coach. Under this new title he will continue in his role as Defensive Coordinator and Director of Recruiting. Congratulations Taylor! Well deserved.
Go Generals!
"We mourn the loss of former Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Dick Szlasa. Coach Szlasa led our team for five seasons, from 1968 to 1972, during his tenure he guided 13 players to All-American status. Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Szlasa's family during this difficult time.”
Congratulations to Face-off Specialist Jack Hodgson ‘20 who was selected by his teammates to received the the Wheelwright Memorial Lacrosse Award (Team MVP)
An absolute W&L legend who still serves as a volunteer assistant in our program. We are so grateful for your service, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to W&L. Happy birthday Coach O!
•Introducing the CLASS OF 2024•
Today General’s Lacrosse is welcoming defenseman Deuce Smoot to our program. Deuce is from Austin, TX, attended Westlake High School, and played for Iron Horse. Welcome, Deuce!
15-10 final in blustery rivalry game.
That marks our 5th straight win over WAC, tied for the longest win streak over the Shoremen in program history.
We head to Granville next Sunday so take on Denison.
Of all the records broken in 2023, perhaps the most significant was our 18 wins. Making the 2023 team the winningest team in program history.
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We are excited to debut our 2023 ODAC Championship logo. 2023 saw us break numerous team and individual records on our way to 12th ODAC Championship and our first NCAA Elite 8 appearance in 20 years.
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#NewProfiIePic
It was truly a great day to be a General! Thank you to all of our alumni for coming to play in the alumni game and for cheering us on today as we battled and won a huge overtime game against conference rival Lynchburg.
@wlualum
@wlulex
#onceageneralalwaysageneral
Time to take a closer dive into the
@WSJ
rankings. W&L is 📈
1️⃣ Ranked In 🇺🇸 for Career Preparation
1️⃣ Ranked In 🇺🇸 for Learning Opportunities
1️⃣ Ranked Liberal Arts College for Learning Facilities
1️⃣ Ranked Liberal Arts College for Student Satisfaction
There is only 1 W&L
What an honor to have Coach Emmer and the great 1973 Men’s lacrosse team back this weekend for their induction as a team into the
@wlugenerals
Hall of Fame!!
A special thank you to Griffin Bealle ‘09 for his passionate and motivating RFL yesterday! We are so proud of our many alums for laying the foundation of success at Washington and Lee.
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Congratulations to former Head Coach Jim Stagnitta on his induction into the W&L Athletics Hall of Fame.
Jim led the Generals to six ODAC championships and 136 wins during his tenure. Jim is currently the head coach of the
@PLLWhipsnakes
.
#gogenerals
This summer Washington and Lee was ranked as the top Liberal Arts College in America by
@CollegeConsens
. It was also named the 5th best University in America.
Education, Lacrosse, and Tradition unlike any other.
•Introducing the CLASS OF 2024•
Today we are welcoming midfielder Peter Sheehan to General’s Lacrosse. Peter is from Towson, MD, attended St. Paul’s School, and played for the Baltimore Crabs. Welcome, Peter!
The Generals are back in the top 10 and sit at
#8
in both the USILA and Inside Lacrosse rankings.
We head to Baltimore next for our first ever Mustang Classic where we will take on
#3
RIT and host school Stevenson.
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Congrats to Michael Horgan ‘22, Teddy Bentley ‘22 and Taylor Witherell ‘22 on being named captains for the 2022 season. Big things ahead for this group.
#gogennies
Congratulations to Alex Brown for winning our Chuck O’Connell Field General Award!
This award is given to the teams “Field General” who displays a passion, IQ, and sportsmanship reflective of our programs values.
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Generals win the 32nd Annual game against VMI 9-5. Hard fought in pouring down rain. Proud of our guys! Very impressive with VMI. We played 30 guys! We are deep! Go Generals!
@WLUGenerals
Fall 2021 saw us finish our semester with a team GPA of a 3.43.
🎖Perry Kramer ‘24, Spencer Kriss ‘22, and Ned Mize ‘22 earned a 4.0
🎖29 Men earned a 3.5 or higher. Qualifying them for W&L Scholar Athlete Honor Roll.
The Generals are the 1 seed!! Our game will be Thursday vs game 2 Winner (Bridgewater vs Roanoke). ODAC Men's Lacrosse Tournament | First Seven-Team Field Set
Congratulations to Alex Brown ‘24 who broke the W&L single season goals record in our last game. Alex currently has 62 goals on the year and leads the nation in shooting percentage at 58.5%.
#gogenerals
The men in this program continue to build onto the W&L foundation by achieving another first.
Yesterday’s win over Denison marks the first consecutive win over the Big Red in program history. The two teams have met 20 times since 1966.
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•Introducing the CLASS OF 2024•
Today we want to welcome attackman and midfielder Leif Smith to General’s Lacrosse. Leif is from Virginia Beach, VA, attended Hill Academy and Norfolk Academy, and played for Amped and 757 select. Welcome, Leif!
This week freshman face-off man Tyler Spano was named the
@USALacrosseMag
D-III Player of the Week for his 20/25 performance along with 14gbs and 2 goals in our 15-8 win over
#7
Gettysburg.
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•Introducing the CLASS OF 2024•
Today we want to welcome attackman Michael Ott to General’s Lacrosse. Michael is from West Newbury, MA, attended St. John’s Prep, and played for NH Tomahawks 2020 Purple. Welcome, Michael!
Three men’s lacrosse players with a 4.0 fall term. 19 total with a 3.5 or higher and a Team GPA almost a 3.4! Proving we are a team committed to excellence on the field and in the classroom! Great work men!