Washington and Lee University
LEXINGTON, Va. -- The Washington and Lee men's soccer team stretched its unbeaten streak to seven games with a 3-0 win over cross-town rival Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday afternoon at Watt Field.
The Generals (6-1-2), who had not defeated Division I VMI since 2001, jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the fifth minute of play as a shot from junior midfielder Tommy Pignatelli (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) was blocked by VMI goalkeeper Brian Sowell (Yorktown, Va./Tabb) and deflected to senior forward Jack Palmer (Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown), who found the back of the net from close range.
W&L extended its lead in the second half as Pignatelli scored off another Sowell deflection at 47:52. The Blue and White added another insurance goal in the 73rd minute when a corner kick from Pignatelli set up a goal by senior midfielder Travis Short (Rocky Hill, Conn./Rocky Hill).
The Generals held a 27-8 advantage in shots and an 8-2 edge in corner kicks.
Senior goalkeeper Ted Sheedy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel) made six saves as he picked up his second shutout of the season. Sowell made six stops for the Keydets (4-3-1).
W&L returns to action on Saturday when it hosts Roanoke at 11:00 am.
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Scoring Summary
4:11 - W&L - Jack Palmer (unassisted)
47:52 - W&L - Tommy Pignatelli (unassisted)
72:25 - W&L - Travis Short (Tommy Pignatelli)
Goalkeeping
Ted Sheedy (W&L) - 90:00, 0 GA, 6 Saves
Brian Sowell (VMI) - 80:50, 3 GA, 6 Saves
Steve Phillips (VMI) - 9:10, 0 GA, 0 Saves
Team Stats
W&L - 27 shots, 8 corner kicks, 6 saves, 12 fouls, No cards, No offsides
VMI - 8 shots, 2 corner kicks, 6 saves, 6 fouls, Yellow Card (Jonathan Hull - 76:45), 2 offsides
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