Washington and Lee University's men's lacrosse team faced a heartbreaking end to its season in the NCAA Division III Round of 16, losing to fifth-ranked Christopher Newport University, 13-12, on May 14. The Generals, ranked 13th, rallied late in the game after trailing by two goals with just over five minutes remaining. James Haley's goal brought them within one, but despite a final push and a last-second shot from Garrett Ferguson, they could not equalize, as CNU's goalie Mason Bellinger secured the win with a pair of critical saves in the dying seconds.
In tennis, both the men's and women's teams celebrated significant achievements. The men's team saw first-year Henry Imorde named the ODAC Men's Tennis Rookie of the Year, while head coach David Detwiler earned his seventh ODAC Coach of the Year award after leading the team to an ODAC Tournament championship and a return to the NCAA Tournament. Imorde's strong performance included an 8-6 singles record and a 9-8 doubles mark. On the women's side, senior Lauren Long captured her fourth consecutive ODAC Player of the Year award, and head coach Erin Ness received her tenth ODAC Coach of the Year honor. Long, who boasts a 14-3 singles record, is also set to compete in the NCAA Division III Singles Championship.
In track and field, records fell at the Widener Final Qualifier on May 12, as Keaton Rush and Macky Gartley set new program marks in their events. Additionally, junior Reese Brown shattered her own record in the 3,000m steeplechase, further solidifying her standout season. The Generals continue to prepare for upcoming competitions as they look to build on these achievements.
The men's golf team is currently competing in the NCAA Division III National Championship in Florida, having started the tournament on May 12. Junior Jonathan McEwen, a finalist for the Jack Nicklaus Award and a member of the PING All-Region IV Team, leads the Generals as they aim for a strong finish in the championship event.