Washington and Lee University
RADFORD, Va. – The Washington and Lee women’s swim program captured its 18th ODAC/Atlantic States Championship title on Sunday evening in Radford, Va., at the Dedmon Center. The Generals totaled 937 points with Randolph-Macon coming in second with 635 points.
W&L was led by junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School) and freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), who were both individual medalists. Strachan won the 200 back (2:08.90), while Hayden was the first finisher in the 1650 (18:21.26).
The Generals also won the 400 free relay in a time of 3:42.38. The winning team was made up of senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches), freshman Rosie Purdy (Bedford, N.Y./Fox Lane), and sophomores Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg) and Jenna Worsham (Cumming, Ga./Wesleyan School).
Additionally, Simpson placed second in the 100 free (55.70), while Worsham was third in the same event (56.42). Sophomore Lynn Bazzel (Atlanta, Ga./Lovett) notched second in the 200 breast (2:36.93) and Roberson took the bronze in the 200 free (2:17.54).
Washington and Lee finished the season with a 13-6 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark in the ODAC.
ODAC CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS - FINAL
1. Washington & Lee - 937 pts.
2. Randolph-Macon - 635 pts.
3. Sweet Briar - 526 pts.
4. Randolph - 248 pts.
5. Guilford - 239 pts.
5. Bridgewater - 239 pts.
7. Hollins - 201 pts.
8. Emory & Henry - 28 pts.
~ Generals ~
