| Washington and Lee Generals | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Washington and Lee University |
| Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division III |
| Athletic director | Jan Hathorn |
| Location | Lexington, Virginia |
| Varsity teams | 25 |
| Football stadium | Wilson Field |
| Basketball arena | Warner Center |
| Baseball stadium | Cap'n Dick Smith Field |
| Soccer stadium | Alston Parker Watt Field |
| Nickname | Generals |
| Colors | Blue and white[1] |
| Website | generalssports |
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TheWashington and Lee Generals are the athletic teams that representWashington and Lee University, located inLexington, Virginia, inNCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. The Generals compete as members of theOld Dominion Athletic Conference for all sports except wrestling, which competes in theCentennial Conference. All together, Washington and Lee sponsors 25 sports: 13 for men and 12 for women.
Washington and Lee was one of the founding members of theVirginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1900, as well as theDivision ISouthern Conference in 1921. The Generals remained members of the SoCon until 1958. During this time, they played alongside other Virginia universities likeVirginia,Virginia Tech,VMI (also located in Lexington), andWilliam & Mary. Generals basketball won theSouthern Conference twice:1934 and1937. The football team even made an appearance in the1951 Gator Bowl againstWyoming.
After leaving the Southern Conference, the Generals moved into Division III and joined theCollege Athletic Conference in 1962. This was followed by a move to theOld Dominion Athletic Conference in 1976, also as a founding member. Washington & Lee's men's lacrosse remained the school's only Division I program until 1987.[2]
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Equestrian |
| Football | Field hockey |
| Golf | Golf |
| Lacrosse | Lacrosse |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Swimming | Softball |
| Tennis | Swimming |
| Track and field | Tennis |
| Wrestling | Track and field |
| Volleyball |
Washington and Lee's first lacrosse team was fielded in 1938 and started the Dixie Lacrosse League along with Virginia, Duke, and North Carolina. The Generals soon were successful winning the Dixie League Championship in 1939 and 1940. No team was fielded from 1943 through 1946. The team resumed play in 1947.
After the school downgraded toDivision III in 1958, the men's lacrosse team remained at theDivision I level until 1987. Washington and Lee participated in sevenNCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship tournaments:1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1980. The Generals reached the tournament's semifinals three times: 1973, 1974, and 1975.
Since 1987, Washington and Lee have won thirteen Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Lacrosse Championships: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2016, 2019, 2023, and 2025. Washington and Lee have participated in seventeen NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship tournaments: 1987, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025. The Generals reached the quarterfinals five times: 1998, 1999, 2004, 2023, and 2024. The Generals reached the semifinals four times: 1987, 2000, 2002, and 2024.
Washington and Lee Hall of Fame CoachJack Emmer is known for creating The Armadillo play where five players would surround a player with the ball, facing him and locking arms showing the defense only their backs. Any attempt by the defense to retrieve the ball would result in a penalty. Washington and Lee would then be able to run a man-up offense as a result of the penalty. Washington and Lee successfully used this play during the 1982 game againstUNC. Following the game, The Armadillo was outlawed by the NCAA rules committee.
Washington and Lee lacrosse is also known for being on the losing side of one of the greatest upsets in lacrosse history when unrankedMorgan State defeated the number 1 ranked Generals in the first game of the season in 1975. W&L had a 28 game regular season winning streak and had not lost at home in three years at the time.
Washington and Lee has playedVMI every year since 1986. VMI is W&L's next-door neighbor in Lexington, VA. From 1988 until 2019, the game was known as the “Lee-Jackson Lacrosse Classic”. The Classic was named afterRobert E. Lee andStonewall Jackson. Lee served as W&L's president from 1865-1870 and Jackson was a professor at VMI from 1851-1861. The Lee-Jackson trophy was a plaque featuring crossed swords. The Classic was held every spring as part of the main lacrosse season until 2007 when it moved to the fall as an exhibition game. Since 2022, the game has been held as a scrimmage and has been part of theHEADstrong Fall Events Series hosted by VMI. W&L holds a 33-6-1 lead in the all-time series against VMI.
Washington and Lee competes againstChristopher Newport every year for the Virginia LtN Cup and generates support for LtN. LtN or "Lacrosse the Nations" is an organization that uses lacrosse and other physical activities to teach important life skills and help improve education and health while creating opportunity and hope for children in need. W&L holds a 6-5 lead in the all time series against Christopher Newport.
Washington and Lee holds two NCAA National Championship titles. In 1988, the men's tennis team won theNCAA Division III National Championship title. In 2007, the women's tennis team claimed the NCAA Division III National Championship title. In 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2021 the Generals football team won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship. In 2009, the Generals baseball team won the ODAC championship.[3]
Titles indicateOld Dominion Athletic Conference championships unless otherwise noted.
| Sport | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 2 | 1972[n 1], 2009 |
| Basketball (m) | 10 | 1934, 1938[n 2], 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1976[n 1], 1977, 1978, 1980 |
| Basketball (w) | 10 | 2010, 2023, 2024 |
| Cross Country (m) | 15 | 1972[n 1], 1982, 1984, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Cross Country (w) | 20 | 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 |
| Equestrian | 3 | 2006, 2014, 2022 |
| Field hockey | 4 | 2005, 2017, 2021, 2022 |
| Golf (m) | 18 | 1934, 1955[n 2], 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2019 |
| Golf (w) | 6 | 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Lacrosse (m) | 14 | 1939, 1940[n 3], 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2016, 2019, 2023, 2025 |
| Lacrosse (w) | 24 | 1992, 1993, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Soccer (m) | 8 | 1986, 1989, 2000, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 |
| Soccer (w) | 5 | 2002, 2003, 2009, 2016, 2024 |
| Swimming (m) | 17 | 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938[n 2], 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007[n 4], 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Swimming (w) | 33 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Tennis (m) | 48 | 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972[n 1], 1973, 1976[n 5], 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Tennis (w) | 33 | 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Track and field (m, indoor) | 11 | 1930[n 2], 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Track and field (w, indoor) | 1 | 2009 |
| Track and field (m, outdoor) | 6 | 1925 (State Champion), 1981, 1984, 1987, 1988, 2017 |
| Track and field (w, outndoor) | 1 | 1995 |
| Volleyball | 19 | 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| Wrestling | 14 | 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1941, 1948, 1949, 1950[n 2], 1977, 1978, 1979, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
2009
Southeast Regional
Salisbury, Maryland
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Salisbury | L 2–3 |
| Elimination Round | Washington & Jefferson | L 3–8 |
1975
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Glassboro State | L 48–66 |
| Regional 3rd Place Game | Methodist | L 58–71 |
1977
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | William Paterson | L 68–92 |
| Regional 3rd Place Game | Glassboro State | L 87–103 |
1978
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Jersey City State | W 66–65 |
| Regional Championship | Kean | L 64–80 |
1980
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Upsala | L 70–78 |
| Regional 3rd Place Game | Allegheny | L 80–103 |
2010
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | L 51–68 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | NYU | L 61–71 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Wisconsin–Oshkosh | L 55–58 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Vassar | W 68–61 |
| Second Round | Catholic | W 80–70 | |
| Third Round | Rhode Island College | W 61–55 | |
| Quarterfinals | Wartburg | L 58–68 |
2025
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Merchant Marine | W 65–53 |
| Second Round | Baldwin Wallace | L 71–75 |
Appearances: 1975, 1995, 2016, 2023, 2024
2005
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Montclair State | L 0–2 |
2017
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Denison | W 1–0(2OT) |
| Second Round | Messiah | L 2–3 |
2021
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Scranton | W 2–0 |
| Quarterfinals | Rowan | L 0–3 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Ohio Wesleyan | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Williams | L 0–3 |
Appearances: 1972, 1977, 1979, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
Appearances: 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
1972
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Johns Hopkins | L 5–11 |
1973
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Navy | W 13–12(OT) |
| Semifinals | Maryland | L 7–18 |
1974
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Navy | W 11–9 |
| Semifinals | Johns Hopkins | L 10–11 |
1975
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Johns Hopkins | W 11–7 |
| Semifinals | Maryland | L 5–15 |
1976
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Cornell | L 0–14 |
1977
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Maryland | L 2–14 |
1978
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Cornell | L 2–12 |
1980
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division I | First Round | Syracuse | L 4–12 |
1987
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Roanoke | W 19–11 |
| Semifinals | Ohio Wesleyan | L 4–17 |
1991
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Ohio Wesleyan | L 10–19 |
1993
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Ohio Wesleyan | L 8–9 |
1998
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Denison | W 16–13 |
| Quarterfinals | Ohio Wesleyan | L 8–17 |
1999
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Quarterfinals | Denison | L 7–17 |
2000
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Kenyon | W 22–4 |
| Quarterfinals | Gettysburg | W 12–10 | |
| Semifinals | Salisbury | L 9–10 |
2002
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Widener | W 13–8 |
| Quarterfinals | Washington (MD) | W 11–8 | |
| Semifinals | Gettysburg | L 8–12 |
2004
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Messiah | W 12–8 |
| Quarterfinals | Salisbury | L 6–15 |
2009
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | FDU–Florham | W 6–5 |
| Second Round | Gettysburg | L 10–15 |
2013
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Sewanee | W 19–6 |
| Second Round | Salisbury | L 4–7 |
2016
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Sewanee | W 9–5 |
| Second Round | York (PA) | L 5–12 |
2018
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Transylvania | W 23–5 |
| Third Round | Dickinson | L 9–10 |
2019
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Piedmont | W 23–2 |
| Third Round | York (PA) | L 12–14 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Cabrini | L 8–14 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Centre | W 21–10 |
| Third Round | Grove City | W 13–10 | |
| Quarterfinals | Salisbury | L 9–12 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Lake Forest | W 17–4 |
| Third Round | Lynchburg | W 16–13 | |
| Quarterfinals | Salisbury | W 16–15(OT) | |
| Semifinals | Tufts | L 13–19 |
2025
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Scranton | W 20–9 |
| Third Round | Gettysburg | L 12–14 |
1993
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Trenton State | L 4–18 |
1998
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | St. Mary's (MD) | L 8–11 |
2001
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | L 6–10 |
2003
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Regional Semifinals | Mary Washington | L 7–12 |
2004
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Regional Semifinals | Gettysburg | L 8–13 |
2005
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Regional Semifinals | Amherst | W 11–9 |
| Regional Championship | Salisbury | L 4–15 |
2006
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | W 19–9 |
| Regional Semifinals | TCNJ | L 6–16 |
2007
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Regional Semifinals | Wooster | W 14–4 |
| Regional Semifinals | Salisbury | L 7–10 |
2008
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Regional Semifinals | Amherst | L 8–10 |
2010
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Elizabethtown | L 12–13 |
2011
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | W 15–6 |
| Regional Semifinals | Salisbury | L 12–13 |
2012
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | L 8–16 |
2013
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | York (PA) | L 6–13 |
2014
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Denison | W 13–5 |
| Regional Semifinals | TCNJ | L 7–13 |
2015
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Sewanee | W 18–4 |
| Regional Semifinals | SUNY Fredonia | L 5–9 |
2016
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mount Union | L 10–11 |
2017
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Sewanee | W 18–4 |
| Regional Semifinals | Catholic | W 9–6 | |
| Regional Championship | William Smith | W 7–6(OT) | |
| Division III Semifinals | TCNJ | L 4–5(2OT) |
2018
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Cabrini | W 27–7 |
| Second Round | York (PA) | L 3–10 |
2019
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Ithaca | W 18–9 |
| Regional Semifinals | Wesleyan (CT) | L 7–13 |
2021
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | FDU–Florham | W 19–5 |
| Regional Semifinals | Ithaca | L 11–16 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Transylvania | W 21–0 |
| Regional Semifinals | Wesleyan (CT) | W 13–11 | |
| Regional Championship | Gettysburg | L 4–8 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Capital | W 22–5 |
| Regional Semifinals | Wesleyan (CT) | L 8–11 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Rhodes | W 17–7 |
| Regional Semifinals | Christopher Newport | W 12–10 | |
| Regional Championship | Salisbury | L 8–12 |
2025
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Transylvania | W 26–2 |
| Second Round | Sewanee | W 19–5 | |
| Regional Semifinals | Gettysburg | L 10–18 |
2000
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Frostburg State | W 4–1 |
| Round of 16 | Christopher Newport | L 0–1 |
2015
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Methodist | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Haverford | L 1–2 |
2016
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | St. Lawrence | T 1–1(2OT) (Advances 5–3 on PK) |
| Second Round | Franklin & Marshall | L 0–2 |
2017
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | W 2–0 |
| Second Round | Oglethorpe | T 3–3(2OT) (Advances 5–4 on PK) | |
| Round of 16 | North Park | L 0–3 |
2018
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Johns Hopkins | T 0–0(2OT) (Falls 2–4 on PK) |
2019
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | NC Wesleyan | W 1–0 |
| Second Round | Gettysburg | W 3–2 | |
| Round of 16 | Tufts | L 1–2(OT) |
2021
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Baruch | W 6–1 |
| Second Round | Covenant | W 2–1 | |
| Round of 16 | Christopher Newport | W 3–2 | |
| Quarterfinals | Messiah | W 3–1 | |
| Semifinals | Connecticut College | L 1–2(OT) |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Brevard | W 5–1 |
| Second Round | Muhlenberg | W 5–2 | |
| Round of 16 | Kenyon | L 1–3 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Western Connecticut State | W 2–0 |
| Second Round | SUNY Oneonta | W 2–1 | |
| Round of 16 | Tufts | W 1–0 | |
| Quarterfinals | Colorado College | T 0–0(2OT) (Advances 5–4 on PK) | |
| Semifinals | Amherst | T 2–2(2OT) (Falls 0–2 on PK) |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Otterbein | W 1–0 |
| Second Round | Johns Hopkins | T 1–1(2OT) (Advances 4–2 on PK) | |
| Third Round | Williams | T 1–1(2OT) (Advances 4–3 on PK) | |
| Quarterfinals | Dickinson | W 3–2 | |
| Semifinals | Connecticut College | L 0–1 |
2025
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Denison | L 0–1 |
2002
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Greensboro | W 2–0 |
| Round of 16 | UT Dallas | L 0–1 |
2003
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Round of 16 | Greensboro | T 0–0(2OT) (Advances 4–1 on PK) |
| Quarterfinals | Virginia Wesleyan | L 0–1(2OT) |
2002
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Moravian | L 1–2(2OT) |
2006
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Meredith | W 6–0 |
| Second Round | Maryville (TN) | W 1–0 | |
| Round of 16 | Washington St. Louis | W 2–1 | |
| Quarterfinals | Virginia Wesleyan | T 0–0(2OT) (Falls 3–4 on PK) |
2009
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | W 4–0 |
| Second Round | Lynchburg | L 0–2 |
2016
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Hardin–Simmons | L 0–3 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Centre | L 1–2 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Carnegie Mellon | L 0–1 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Farmingdale State | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Ohio Northern | W 2–0 | |
| Third Round | William Smith | L 0–2 |
2025
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Marymount (VA) | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Carnegie Mellon | W 2-0 | |
| Third Round | Pomona-Pitzer | TBD |
Appearances: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
Appearances: 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
1985
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Quarterfinals | Swarthmore | L 3–6 |
| Consolation | Claremont-Mudd-Scripps | L 4–5 | |
| Consolation | Gustavus Adolphus | L 3–6 |
1986
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Quarterfinals | Washington St. Louis | W 8–0 |
| Semifinals | Whitman | W 6–3 | |
| Championship | Kalamazoo | L 3–6 |
1987
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Quarterfinals | Rochester (NY) | W 7–2 |
| Semifinals | UC Santa Cruz | W 5–4 | |
| Championship | Kalamazoo | L 3–6 |
1988
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Quarterfinals | Emory | W 5–2 |
| Semifinals | Swarthmore | W 5–0 | |
| Championship | UC Santa Cruz | W 5–4 |
1989
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Quarterfinals | Swarthmore | L 4–5 |
| Consolation | Pomona–Pitzer | L 2–7 | |
| Consolation | UC San Diego | L 3–6 |
1991
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Emory | W 5–4 |
| Quarterfinals | Swarthmore | L 1–8 | |
| Consolation | UC San Diego | L 3–6 | |
| Consolation | Gustavus Adolphus | L 1–8 |
1996
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Averett | L 2–5 |
1997
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Salisbury | L 1–6 |
2001
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Swarthmore | W 4–1 |
| Second Round | Washington (MD) | L 0–4 |
2002
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | W 5–1 |
| Second Round | Washington (MD) | L 1–4 |
2003
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Washington (MD) | L 2–4 |
2004
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Piedmont | W 6–1 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 2–5 |
2005
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Carnegie Mellon | W 4–1 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–4 |
2006
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Sewanee | W 4–0 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–4 |
2007
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Johns Hopkins | L 1–5 |
2008
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Messiah | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Mary Washington | L 4–5 |
2010
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | TCNJ | W 5–3 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2011
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | NC Wesleyan | L 1–5 |
2012
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | UT Tyler | W 5–3 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2013
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | NC Wesleyan | L 3–5 |
2014
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Catholic | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Kenyon | L 1–5 |
2015
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | NC Wesleyan | L 3–5 |
2016
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | NC Wesleyan | W 5–4 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2017
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Sewanee | L 3–5 |
2018
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Thomas More | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 1–5 |
2019
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2021
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Rose–Hulman | W 5–1 |
| Third Round | Williams | L 0–5 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | UMass Boston | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Bowdoin | L 2–5 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | NC Wesleyan | L 1–5 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Sewanee | L 2–5 |
1991
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | St. Thomas (MN) | L 3–6 |
| Consolation | Vassar | L 4–5 | |
| 11th Place Match | St. Olaf | L 2–7 |
1994
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Williams | L 3–5 |
| Consolation | UC Santa Cruz | W 6–3 | |
| 5th Place Match | Emory | L 4–5 |
1995
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Skidmore | W 8–1 |
| Quarterfinals | Amherst | W 6–3 | |
| Semifinals | Kenyon | L 4–5 | |
| Consolation | Trinity (TX) | W 5–4 |
1996
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Sewanee | W 5–0 |
| Quarterfinals | Pomona–Pitzer | W 5–2 | |
| Semifinals | Trinity (TX) | W 5–2 | |
| Championship | Emory | L 1–5 |
1997
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Pomona–Pitzer | W 8–1 |
| Quarterfinals | Gustavus Adolphus | W 6–3 | |
| Semifinals | Kenyon | L 3–6 | |
| Championship | Emory | L 4–5 |
1998
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Williams | W 5–3 |
| Quarterfinals | Gustavus Adolphus | L 3–6 |
1999
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Kenyon | W 5–4 |
| Quarterfinals | Trinity (TX) | L 2–7 |
2000
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Rhodes | W 8–1 |
| Quarterfinals | Kenyon | W 6–3 | |
| Semifinals | Trinity (TX) | L 3–6 | |
| Consolation | Amherst | W 5–4 |
2001
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Salisbury | W 8–1 |
| Second Round | Mary Washington | W 8–1 | |
| Quarterfinals | Trinity (TX) | L 2–7 |
2002
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | W 9–0 |
| Second Round | Salisbury | W 9–0 | |
| Quarterfinals | Pomona–Pitzer | W 5–4 | |
| Semifinals | Emory | L 4–5 | |
| Consolation | Trinity (TX) | W 5–4 |
2003
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Salisbury | W 9–0 |
| Second Round | Swarthmore | W 8–1 | |
| Quarterfinals | Pomona–Pitzer | W 8–1 | |
| Semifinals | Amherst | W 7–2 | |
| Championship | Emory | L 1–5 |
2004
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | W 7–0 |
| Second Round | Swarthmore | W 7–2 | |
| Quarterfinals | Gustavus Adolphus | W 5–3 | |
| Semifinals | Emory | L 0–5 | |
| Consolation | Williams | L 4–5 |
2005
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Swarthmore | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Carnegie Mellon | W 5–0 | |
| Quarterfinals | Denison | W 5–1 | |
| Semifinals | Middlebury | W 5–3 | |
| Championship | Emory | L 3–5 |
2006
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mary Washington | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Carnegie Mellon | W 5–0 | |
| Quarterfinals | Williams | W 5–0 | |
| Semifinals | Claremont-Mudd-Scripps | W 5–1 | |
| Championship | Emory | L 1–5 |
2007
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Sawrthmore | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Mary Washington | W 5–0 | |
| Quarterfinals | Middlebury | W 5–0 | |
| Semifinals | Williams | W 5–0 | |
| Championship | Amherst | W 5–2 |
2008
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Hunter | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Carnegie Mellon | W 5–2 | |
| Quarterfinals | Gustavus Adolphus | W 5–3 | |
| Semifinals | Denison | W 5–1 | |
| Championship | Williams | L 4–5 |
2009
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Meredith | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 2–5 |
2010
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Meredith | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2011
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Wilkes | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Carnegie Mellon | W 5–4 | |
| Quarterfinals | Emory | L 0–5 |
2012
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Ohio Northern | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 2–5 |
2013
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Methodist | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Sewanee | L 4–5 |
2014
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Sewanee | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 1–5 |
2015
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | NC Wesleyan | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | MIT | L 3–5 |
2016
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Westminster (PA) | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2017
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Sewanee | W 5–3 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 1–5 |
2018
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Franciscan | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Mary Washington | L 4–5 |
2019
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | Sewanee | W 5–4 |
| Third Round | Emory | L 0–5 |
2021
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | TCNJ | W 5–1 |
| Third Round | Denison | W 5–2 | |
| Quarterfinals | Wesleyan (CT) | L 0–5 |
2022
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | St. Mary's (MD) | W 5–0 |
| Second Round | Mary Washington | L 1–5 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | NC Wesleyan | W 5–2 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 1–5 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | Second Round | UT Dallas | W 5–0 |
| Third Round | Johns Hopkins | L 0–5 |
Appearances: 2014, 2015
Appearances: 2009, 2015, 2016, 2022
Appearances: 2014
Appearances: 2008, 2009, 2014
1999
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | SCAD | L 2–3 |
2001
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–3 |
2002
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | W 3–1 |
| Second Round | Trinity (TX) | L 0–3 |
2003
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Averett | W 3–1 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 0–3 |
2004
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Maryville (TN) | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 1–3 |
2005
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Southwestern (TX) | L 0–3 |
2006
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Vassar | W 3–1 |
| Second Round | NYU | W 3–2 | |
| Regional Championship | Stevens | L 1–3 |
2007
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Southwestern (TX) | L 0–3 |
2008
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mount St. Joseph | L 0–3 |
2010
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mount St. Joseph | W 3–1 |
| Second Round | Emory | L 1–3 |
2012
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Christopher Newport | L 0–3 |
2013
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Berry | L 0–3 |
2014
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Mount Union | L 0–3 |
2018
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Colorado College | L 2–3 |
2021
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Southwestern (TX) | L 1–3 |
2023
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Berry | L 1–3 |
2024
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | John Jay | W 3–0 |
| Second Round | Stevens | W 3–1 | |
| Regional Championship | Christopher Newport | W 3–0 | |
| National Quarterfinals | Hope | L 0–3 |
2025
| Division | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division III | First Round | Berry | TBD |
Appearances: 1936, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1986, 1987, 1989, 2017, 2022, 2023
Washington and Lee andRoanoke College have been rivals since the 1870's. The rivalry is fueled by a long history of competition; conference affiliation, and geography also plays a role in this rivalry as both schools are charter members of theOld Dominion Athletic Conference and are located about 50 miles from each other alongInterstate 81. Both schools historically have had nationally ranked men's lacrosse teams and have been ranked in the top twenty when meeting each other toward the end of the regular season. In addition to men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse games with Roanoke has drawn much interest as both schools have had highly successful programs and have competed against each other in the ODAC Championship game multiple times.
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