Box Score LEXINGTON, Va. (May 10, 2015) – A number of turnovers by the Sewanee women's lacrosse team helped No. 10 Washington & Lee to an 18-4 NCAA Tournament second-round victory at Watt Field, Sunday.
The Tigers close out a historic season with a 17-2 record. W&L advances to the third round with a 16-2 record. During the season, Sewanee posted the best regular season record in school history since 1963.
The Tigers also set the school's longest winning streak while ranking second in the nation in scoring. Sewanee also ranked nationally in scoring margin (10th), win percentage (second), and in draws (eighth). During the season, Sewanee also defeated previous unbeaten programs Rhodes and Piedmont.
The Tigers were hampered by their early miscues. W&L jumped out with two quick goals with less than two minutes off the clock. After another Tiger failed possession, the Generals added their third goal when Sammy Yates scored.
Sewanee finally got on the board, when Katie Riddle scored off a pass from Mallory Grimm.
Unfortunately, Mellissa Coggins scored quickly to give W&L a 4-1 lead.
The Tigers answered back when Relly King cut the deficit to 4-2.
Sewanee had a chance to get to within one with a man-down, however two close shots missed. W&L then quickly got up field and added another goal.
That would open an 8-0 run to close the half for the Generals.
The Generals would then add six goals the final 30 minutes. Sewanee would score twice in the second half when Sally Anne Greenwood and King added goals.
Overall, W&L finished with a 16-8 advantage in draws. The Tigers also struggled on the clear with 24 turnovers.
King paced Sewanee with two goals on two shots.
Sunday marked the final match from seniors Grimm, Ellie Murphy, Greenwood, Janie Hannon, and Brita Brudvig. The 2015 senior class finished with two NCAA berths, two SAA Tournament Championships, and two SAA Regular Season titles.
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