Senior Rightfielder Honored for Third-Straight Season Lexington, VA -- May 8, 2008 • Washington and Lee senior outfielder James Madden (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) has been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District III Baseball Second Team, which was released Thursday.
Sweet Named Conference Swimmer of the Year Lexington, VA -- May 8, 2008 • Washington and Lee recently had 12 men's swimmers named First Team All-Bluegrass Mountain Conference (BMC), following their performances at the 2008 Championship Meet. Additionally, senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) was named the BMC Swimmer of the Year.
Englehart, St. John and Shanahan Tabbed to First Team Lexington, VA -- May 7, 2008 • Seven members of the Washington and Lee men's lacrosse team were named to the All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference men's lacrosse team, which was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Madden Named Baseball's Scholar-Athlete of the Year Lexington, VA -- May 7, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its baseball all-conference awards on Wednesday and Washington and Lee had two players receive first-team honors, one player earn second-team accolades and one player was named to the honorable mention squad. Additionally, senior rightfielder James Madden (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) was named the ODAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for baseball.
Senior Among Five Finalists From All Divisions Lexington, VA -- May 5, 2008 • The Golf Coaches Association of America has named Washington and Lee senior Nathaniel James (Keller, Texas/Keller) as a finalist for the 2008 Byron Nelson Award, which is presented by Cleveland Golf in cooperation with the Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.
Will Attend NCAA National Student-Athlete Leadership Development Conference Lexington, VA -- May 5, 2008 • Washington and Lee junior basketball player Isaiah Goodman (Richfield, Minn./Holy Angels) and junior field hockey player Liz Garson (Richmond, Va./Collegiate) will represent the Generals at the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Leadership Development Conference held on May 25-29 in Orlando, Fla., at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Generals Play Winner of Amherst and Endicott Lexington, VA -- May 4, 2008 • The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the pairings for the 2008 Division III Women's Lacrosse Tournament and Washington and Lee earned a first-round bye. The Generals will play the winner of Amherst and Endicott at Franklin & Marshall on Sat., May 10.
Michaels Selected as Player of the Year; Diamond Named Coach of Year Lexington, VA -- May 2, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its women's lacrosse all-conference awards and 2008 ODAC Champion Washington and Lee had five players receive first-team honors and one athlete garner second-team accolades. Additionally, senior defender Kat Michaels (Virginia Beach, Va./Norfolk Academy) was named Player of the Year, while first-year head coach Brooke Diamond earned ODAC Coach of the Year laurels.
Will, Tabb and Caire to Represent W&L in Championships Lexington, VA -- April 30, 2008 • Senior Kelly Will (Holly Springs, N.C./Cary Academy), junior Katie Tabb (Minneapolis, Minn./Edina) and sophomore Lauren Caire (Nashville, Tenn./Harpeth Hall) have been selected to compete in the 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship in singles and doubles. Will, Tabb and Caire will each participate in the singles competition, while the duo of Tabb and Caire will play doubles.
Tabb Selected as Player of the Year; Ishida Named Coach of the Year Lexington, VA -- April 29, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its all-conference selections for women's tennis on Monday and six Generals were tabbed to the first team. Additionally, junior Katie Tabb (Minneapolis, Minn./Edina) was named Player of the Year, while head coach Eric Ishida earned ODAC Coach of the Year honors.
Standout Swimmer Among 58 Winter Sport Recipients Lexington, VA -- April 29, 2008 • Senior men's swimmer Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) has been awarded a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Postgraduate Scholarship. The award is a $7,500 scholarship for academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time or part-time graduate student.
Generals to Face Messiah in First-Round Match Lexington, VA -- April 29, 2008 • The NCAA announced the field for the 2008 Division III Men's Tennis Championship on Monday evening and Washington and Lee will be heading to Mary Washington for the first three rounds.
Generals Enter Tournament with Perfect 24-0 Record Lexington, VA -- April 29, 2008 • The bracket for the 2008 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Team Championships were announced Monday and Washington and Lee received a first-round bye.
Adamson, Boniello, Brusca and Shubick Named to CC Academic Honor Roll Lexington, VA -- April 28, 2008 • The Centennial Conference recently announced its 2008 Academic Honor Roll and the Washington and Lee wrestling team had four wrestlers earn the award. Seniors Kirk Adamson (Richmond, Va./St. Christopher's), Anthony Boniello (Katonah, N.Y./Somers) and David Shubick (Bound Brook, N.J./Bound Brook), and sophomore Sammy Brusca (Rockville, Md./Georgetown Prep) were among the honorees.
Hutchinson Named State Coach of the Year Lexington, VA -- April 23, 2008 • The Virginia Sports Information Director's Association (VaSID) announced its 2008 College Division All-State Basketball Team on Wednesday afternoon and Washington and Lee claimed one first-team member and the Coach of the Year.
Women's Tennis and Lacrosse Recognized Lexington, VA -- April 22, 2008 • Washington and Lee University garnered the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) weekly honor in women's tennis and women's lacrosse for the week ending April 20.
Twenty-Four Attain a 4.0 or Higher GPA for the Winter Semester Lexington, VA -- April 22, 2008 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced that 178 students earned Scholar-Athlete awards during the recently completed winter term. The students are all members of W&L athletic teams and achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.500.
Former W&L Assistant to Lead Defending National Champs Lexington, VA -- April 22, 2008 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the promotion of Eric Ishida to head women's tennis coach, effective immediately.
"Rise to the Challenge" Campaign Has Raised Nearly $700,000 to Date Lexington, VA -- April 22, 2008 • Through the efforts of former Washington and Lee athletes, nearly $700,000 has been raised since February 1 to meet the "Rise to the Challenge" campaign for the final funding of the Wilson Field renovation project. The alumni Generals are fast-approaching the Challenge goal of $1.5 million.
W&L Wins ODAC Title for 13th-Straight Season Lexington, VA -- April 21, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its 2008 all-conference men's tennis team on Monday and Washington and Lee had seven players honored.
Generals Receive First-Round Bye Lexington, VA -- April 21, 2008 • The sixth-ranked Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team will host the semifinals and finals of the 2008 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday and Sunday.
Generals to Play No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday Lexington, VA -- April 21, 2008 • The pairings for the 2008 ODAC Baseball Tournament have been set and Washington and Lee earned the fifth seed and will take on second-seeded Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday at 3:00 pm at Lynchburg City Stadium.
Generals to Raise Funds and Awareness at Weekend Doubleheader Lexington, VA -- April 17, 2008 • The Washington and Lee baseball team has partnered with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and will be supporting the cause, raising funds and creating awareness of the disease at the Generals' final home games.
Senior Swimmer Gains Qualifying Mark at Ohio State Grand Prix Lexington, VA -- April 4, 2008 • Washington and Lee senior swimmer Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) has qualified to participate in the United States Olympic Trials held June 29 - July 6, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Generals Crack Into Top 5 in IWLCA Poll Lexington, VA -- April 1, 2008 • The Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team moved up to fifth in the April 1st edition of the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA)/Under Armour National Poll for Division III.
Four Individuals and One Team to be Inducted Lexington, VA -- April 1, 2008 • Washington and Lee University has announced the 21st class to be inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The class includes Dave Warfield '75, Jack Berry '76, Andrew White '88, Beth Stutzmann '90 and the 1961 Football Team. The group will be recognized at the Athletic Hall of Fame dinner on Friday, Oct. 17, and at the Generals' football game against Hampden-Sydney on Sat., Oct. 18.
Rider, Estes, Weston and Kuck All Honored Lexington, VA -- March 31, 2008 • Washington and Lee claimed the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 30 in men's lacrosse, men's tennis, women's tennis and women's track & field.
Honorees Help Lead Generals to 18th Conference Title Lexington, VA -- March 26, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its all-conference team for swimming recently and Washington and Lee had eight athletes selected to the squad.
Mathews, James and Caire Named Athletes of the Week Lexington, VA -- March 24, 2008 • Washington and Lee claimed the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Players of the Week for golf, women's lacrosse and women's tennis for the week ending March 23.
Former Amherst Country Head Coach to Serve as Offensive Coordinator Lexington, VA -- March 21, 2008 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the hiring of Scott Abell as assistant football coach and assistant professor of physical education. Abell, who will serve as the offensive coordinator, will officially begin his duties on July 1.
Senior Forward Selected to South District Second Team Lexington, VA -- March 20, 2008 • Washington and Lee senior forward Greg Bienemann (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) has been selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-South District Team, which was announced on Thursday morning.
Senior Forward Selected to Third Team Lexington, VA -- March 19, 2008 • Washington and Lee senior forward Greg Bienemann (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) has been selected to the D3hoops.com Division III All-South Region men's basketball team, which was announced on Wednesday morning.
Women's Tennis and Lacrosse Recognized Lexington, VA -- March 17, 2008 • Washington and Lee University garnered the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) weekly honor in women's tennis and women's lacrosse for the week ending March 17.
Bienemann, Kusimo, Krouchick and Kane to Represent W&L Lexington, VA -- March 12, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the USA South Athletic Conference recently announced the rosters for their Senior Basketball Challenge and the Washington and Lee men's and women's basketball programs each had two players placed on the rosters.
Adamson, Boniello, Lawrence and Shubick Earn NWCA Scholar All-America Honors Lexington, VA -- March 12, 2008 • The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) recently announced its 2008 Scholar All-America Teams and the Washington and Lee wrestling team was one of 25 Division III squads honored. Additionally, seniors Kirk Adamson (Richmond, Va./St. Christopher's), Anthony Boniello (Katonah, N.Y./Somers), Peter Lawrence (Greenwich, Conn./Loomis-Chaffee) and David Shubick (Bound Brook, N.J./Bound Brook) were honored as NWCA Scholar All-Americans.
A Total of 13 Named To National Academic Squad Lexington, VA -- March 12, 2008 • The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) recently announced its 2007 National Academic Squad and National Academic Team Awards. The Washington and Lee field hockey team was well represented on the National Academic Squad with 13 honorees, while the entire squad also received a National Academic Team Award.
Senior Finished Tied for 11th at the Callaway Collegiate Lexington, VA -- March 10, 2008 • Washington and Lee senior Nathaniel James (Keller, Texas/Keller) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week for the week ending Mar. 9.
Men and Women Unanimous League Favorites Lexington, VA -- March 4, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) released its 2008 Preseason Coaches' Poll for men's and women's tennis and both teams were picked to win the conference.
Men's and Women's Tennis and Baseball Recognized Lexington, VA -- March 3, 2008 • Washington and Lee University garnered the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) weekly honor in men's and women's tennis and baseball for the week ending March 2.
Hutchinson Named Coach of the Year, Bienemann Tabbed to First Team Lexington, VA -- February 29, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its all-conference men's basketball team at the conference tournament banquet held on Thursday evening at the Salem Civic Center.
Men's and Women's Teams and Several Individuals Honored Lexington, VA -- February 29, 2008 • The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recently released its 2007 All-Academic Cross Country Teams and both the Washington and Lee men's and women's teams were honored.
Senior Forward Leads Generals in Scoring and Rebounding Lexington, VA -- February 27, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its all-conference women's basketball team at the conference tournament banquet held on Wednesday evening at the Salem Civic Center and Washington and Lee junior forward Kristen Krouchick (Holland, Pa./Nazareth Academy) garnered honorable-mention honors.
Senior Forward Among 10 Finalists for Division III Player of the Year Award Lexington, VA -- February 26, 2008 • Washington and Lee senior forward Greg Bienemann (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) has been named one of the 10 finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy.
Junior Midfielder Recognized By ODAC Lexington, VA -- February 22, 2008 • Washington and Lee University garnered the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) weekly honor for women's lacrosse for the week ending February 24.
Senior Defender Tabbed To First Team Lexington, VA -- February 22, 2008 • Inside Lacrosse recently released its 2008 women's preseason All America teams and Washington and Lee senior defender Kat Michaels (Virginia Beach, Va./Norfolk Academy) was tabbed to the Division III first team.
Junior Earns Honor for Second Time This Winter Lexington, VA -- February 18, 2008 • Washington and Lee junior Elizabeth Webb (Middleburg, Va./Wakefield) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women's Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 17.
Quartet of Women's Swimmers Leads Generals to 18th Conference Title Lexington, VA -- February 18, 2008 • Washington and Lee junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor’s School), freshman Tess Hayden (Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier), senior Amy Roberson (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches) and junior Julianne Miata (Valhalla, N.Y./Westlake) all were honored following the 2008 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship Meet. Strachan was named ODAC Swimmer of the Year, while Hayden was tabbed as the Rookie of the Year. Roberson earned the women's swimming Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and Miata was the recipient of the Bonnie Kestner Sportsmanship Award.
Women Tabbed to Finish First, Men Sit in Third Place Lexington, VA -- February 15, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) released its 2008 women's and men's lacrosse polls on Friday. The Washington and Lee women's team sits atop the poll, while the men were tabbed to finish third.
Emory & Henry Game on WDRL, Lynchburg Game on ODAC Webcast Lexington, VA -- February 12, 2008 • Washington and Lee's two men's basketball games this week are scheduled to be broadcast on television and over the internet.
Sophomore Helps the Generals Sweep Two ODAC Meets Lexington, VA -- February 11, 2008 • Sophomore Sarah Simpson (Charlotte, N.C./South Mecklenburg) was named ODAC Swimmer of the Week for the week ending February 10.
Generals Return Five Starters from Last Year's 18-14 Squad Lexington, VA -- February 8, 2008 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) released its 2008 Preseason Coaches Poll for baseball and Washington and Lee was picked sixth out of the league's 10 teams.
Team Cracks Into Top 25 Lexington, VA -- February 7, 2008 • The Washington and Lee women's indoor track & field team was picked 21st in the February 6 edition of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III National Poll.
Junior Helps the Generals Post a 3-0 Weekend Lexington, VA -- February 4, 2008 • Junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) was named ODAC Swimmer of the Week for the week ending February 3.
Van Devender Earns All-America Honors; Dodds & Sheedy Are All-Region Picks Lexington, VA -- February 4, 2008 • D3Kicks.com recently announced its 2007 All-America and All-Region selections and members of the Washington and Lee men's and women's soccer teams were among the honorees.
Generals to Help Promote Awareness for Breast Cancer at Two Home Games Lexington, VA -- January 31, 2008 • The Washington and Lee men's and women's basketball programs will join the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and over 700 schools nationally in the organization's "Think Pink" initiative at two upcoming home games.
Sweet Named National College Swimmer of the Week; Generals Move to 7th in Nation Lexington, VA -- January 30, 2008 • The Washington and Lee men's swimming team was recently recognized by CollegeSwimming.com on the individual and team level. Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) was named the Division III National Swimmer of the Week for the week ending Jan. 27, while the team is now ranked seventh in Division III.
Generals' Men and Women Both Ranked in Top 20 Lexington, VA -- January 30, 2008 • Washington and Lee's men's and women's lacrosse teams have both received preseason national rankings by multiple sources.
Bienemann and Webb Garner Weekly Conference Honor Lexington, VA -- January 28, 2008 • Washington and Lee University earned the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Athlete of the Week awards for men's basketball and women's indoor track & field for the week ending January 27.
Maurer and Phillips Garner First Team Honors Lexington, VA -- January 25, 2008 • The Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) recently released its 2007 college division all-state volleyball team and the Generals had two players honored.
Lexington, VA -- January 23, 2008 • There have recently been changes to the Washington and Lee men's basketball schedule. The W&L men's basketball game slated for Sat., Jan. 26 at Lynchburg College will be played at 5:30 pm insteaad of 3:00 pm. The W&L-Hampden-Sydney men's basketball game slated to be played on Sat., Feb. 16 at Hampden-Sydney has been moved to Mon., Feb. 18 at 7:00 pm.
Mahoney and Taylor Garner Weekly Conference Honor Lexington, VA -- January 21, 2008 • Washington and Lee University earned the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Athlete of the Week award for women's swimming and women's indoor track & field for the week ending January 20.
Haddox and Maurer Also Named Assistant Directors of the Duchossois Tennis Center Lexington, VA -- January 18, 2008 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the hiring of Bud Haddox and Lara Maurer as assistant tennis coaches and assistant directors of the Duchossois Tennis Center. Haddox will work with the men's tennis team, while Maurer will have responsibilities with coaching the women's tennis team.
Senior Led Generals to Pair of Victories Last Week Lexington, VA -- January 16, 2008 • Senior Alex Sweet (Louisville, Ky./Kentucky Country Day) has been named the Division III National Swimmer of the Week by CollegeSwimming.com for the week ending Jan. 13.
Junior Owns Conference's Best Times in Three Events Lexington, VA -- January 14, 2008 • Junior Lindsey Strachan (Midlothian, Va./Governor's School) was named ODAC Swimmer of the Week for the week ending January 13.
Award to be Presented at Halftime of the W&L-Roanoke Basketball Game Lexington, VA -- January 9, 2008 • The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Washington and Lee is the recipient of its 2007 Achievement Award.
Sixteen Attain a 4.0 or Higher Grade-Point Average for the Fall Semester Lexington, VA -- January 9, 2008 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced that 155 students earned Scholar-Athlete awards during the recently completed fall term. The students are all members of W&L athletic teams and achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.500.
Former Generals Soccer Standout Will Take New Role Lexington, VA -- January 3, 2008 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the hiring of Shana Levine as the Associate Director of Athletics. Levine will begin her duties effective Feb. 18.
Generals Honored for the Second-Straight Year Lexington, VA -- January 2, 2008 • Washington and Lee University was recently recognized as a recipient of 2006-07 National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA)/JOSTENS Community Service Awards.
Three Men and Two Women Honored by NSCAA Lexington, VA -- December 28, 2007 • The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas All-Region men's and women's soccer teams were announced recently and Washington and Lee had three men and two women named to the All-South teams.
Luby Named Defensive Player of the Year Lexington, VA -- December 28, 2007 • Washington and Lee placed five players on the Roanoke Times Division II, III and NAIA All-State Football team, which was announced recently.
Women Tabbed To Finish Second, Men Sit in Third Lexington, VA -- December 28, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recently released its 2007-08 Indoor Track & Field Coaches Poll. The Washington and Lee women's team was selected to finish second, while the men were tabbed to finish third.
Accepts Similar Position at Lenoir-Rhyne Lexington, VA -- December 21, 2007 • Tommy Laurendine has resigned as offensive coordinator for the Washington and Lee football team and has accepted a similar position at his alma mater, Lenoir-Rhyne.
Van Devender Selected Player of the Year Lexington, VA -- December 21, 2007 • Three members of the Washington and Lee women’s soccer team team were recently selected to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State team.
Anne Van Devender Named Second Team, Josh Dodds Named Third Team Lexington, VA -- December 18, 2007 • The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) recently released its Men’s and Women’s Division III All-America Teams and Washington and Lee University had one player named to each team.
Generals Currently 7-0 on the Season Lexington, VA -- December 14, 2007 • The Washington and Lee men's swimming team has climbed to eighth in the latest Division III rankings released by CollegeSwimming.com.
Armstrong, Korte and Garson Selected to First Team Lexington, VA -- December 13, 2007 • Four members of the Washington and Lee field hockey team were selected to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State team, which was announced on Wednesday.
Dodds and Sheedy Tabbed to First Team Lexington, VA -- December 13, 2007 • Four members of the Washington and Lee men's soccer team were selected to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State team, which was announced on Wednesday.
All Six Tabbed to First Team Lexington, VA -- December 12, 2007 • Six members of the Washington and Lee football team were selected to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Football team, which was announced on Wednesday morning.
Senior Defensive Back Tabbed to First Team Lexington, VA -- December 10, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior defensive back Kyle Luby (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) has been named to the D3Football.com All-South Region Football team, which was announced on Friday afternoon.
Senior Receives Honor for Second-Straight Year Lexington, VA -- December 6, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior defensive end/linebacker Bryant Fulk (Oceanside, Calif./St. Augustine) has been named the Virginia Division II-III Defensive Lineman of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Richmond.
Junior Midfielder Harry St. John Named Honorable Mention All-American Lexington, VA -- December 4, 2007 • Inside Lacrosse has released its Faceoff Yearbook Preseason Division III men’s lacrosse poll and Preseason Division III All-Americans.
Billington and Lollie Garner Weekly Conference Honor Lexington, VA -- December 3, 2007 • Washington and Lee University earned the ODAC Athlete of the Week award for men's and women's indoor track for the week ending December 2. Sophomore Billy Billington (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell) and freshman Summer Lollie (Mesquite City, Texas/Dr. John D Horn) garnered the honor after competing in the Liberty Kick Off Tournament over the weekend.
Men and Women Post Team GPA Over 3.0 for 2006-07 Lexington, VA -- December 3, 2007 • The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced its 2007 College Team Academic Award Winners recently, and the Washington and Lee men's and women's soccer teams were among the honored programs.
Former Lacrosse Great Succumbs to Complications from Cancer Lexington, VA -- November 28, 2007 • Former Washington and Lee lacrosse great Rob Lindsey '76 passed away on Tue., Nov. 27 following complications from lung cancer.
Senior Forward Averaged 22.5 Points Per Game for the Week Lexington, VA -- November 26, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior forward Greg Bienemann (Chatham, N.J./Chatham) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending November 25.
Senior Helped W&L to a 3-0 Record at Carnegie Mellon Lexington, VA -- November 21, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior Tim McGlaston (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) has been named the Bluegrass Mountain Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week for the week ending November 18.
Luby Named Defensive Player of the Year; Kurkis is Rookie of the Year Lexington, VA -- November 21, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its all-conference football team on Wednesday morning and Washington and Lee had eleven players honored. Additionally, senior defensive back Kyle Luby (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) was named the ODAC Defensive Player of the Year and freshman center Greg Kurkis (Roswell, Ga./Westminster) was named the ODAC Rookie of the Year.
Generals Ranked No. 1 in the Nation Following the Fall Season Lexington, VA -- November 19, 2007 • The Washington and Lee women's tennis team tops the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's (ITA) Division III National Team Rankings, which were released recently.
Senior Midfielder Garners Third-Team Accolades Lexington, VA -- November 19, 2007 • The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its 2007 Division III All-American Teams and Washington and Lee senior midfielder Kendall Korte (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) was selected as a third-team pick.
Senior Wide Receiver Among 50 Division III Players Selected Nation Lexington, VA -- November 14, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior wide receiver Jack Martin (Clayton, Mo./Hun School) has been selected to participate on the American Football Coaches Association's (AFCA) Division III all‑star team that will represent the United States against the Mexican National Team in the 2007 Aztec Bowl on December 8 in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Sophomore Outside Hitter Garners Honorable Mention Accolades Lexington, VA -- November 13, 2007 • The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) released its 2007 Division III All-America volleyball teams and Washington and Lee sophomore outside hitter Rachael Phillips (Tampa, Fla./Tampa Prep) earned Honorable Mention accolades.
Freshman Helps W&L Pick Up Two Conference Wins Lexington, VA -- November 12, 2007 • Freshman Jackie Smith (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) was named ODAC Swimmer of the Week for the week ending November 11.
Luby, Russell, Sims and Snoddy Earn Acadmic Honor Lexington, VA -- November 12, 2007 • Senior defensive backs Kyle Luby (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) and Mark Snoddy (Atlanta, Ga./Westminster) and junior defensive linemen Scott Russell (Mendham, N.J./West Morris Mendham) and Andrew Sims (Silver Spring, Md./Georgetown Prep) were all selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District III Football Team as first team selections.
Senior Midfielder Garners First-Team Accolades Lexington, VA -- November 12, 2007 • The National Field Hockey Coaches Association released its 2007 Division III All-Region Teams and Washington and Lee senior midfielder Kendall Korte (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) was selected to the South Region team as a first-team pick.
Korte Named ODAC Player of the Year; Rookie of the Year Goes to Mathews Lexington, VA -- November 9, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its all-conference field hockey awards on Friday and five Washington and Lee players were honored, including senior midfielder Kendall Korte (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox), who was named ODAC Player of the Year, and freshman defender Emily Mathews (Baltimore, Md./Bryn Mawr), who was named the league's rookie of the year.
Sophomore Outside Hitter Helped Generals to 29-6 Record in 2007 Lexington, VA -- November 9, 2007 • The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its all-region squads recently and sophomore outside hitter Rachael Phillips (Tampa, Fla./Tampa Prep) was selection to the South Region team.
Dodds, Palmer and Sheedy Earn First-Team Accolades Lexington, VA -- November 8, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its all-conference teams for men's soccer on Friday and Washington and Lee had five players honored.
Generals Return Three Starters From 16-11 Team in 2006-07 Lexington, VA -- November 8, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced its 2007-08 Preseason Women's Basketball Coaches Poll on Thursday morning at the league's media day held at the Salem Civic Center.
Van Devender Tabbed Conference Player of the Year Lexington, VA -- November 7, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its all-conference teams for women's soccer on Tuesday and Washington and Lee had five players honored, including junior forward Anne Van Devender (Jackson, Miss./Choate Rosemary Hall), who was named ODAC Player of the Year.
Maurer, Phillips, Ulrich and Hudock Garner Conference Honors Lexington, VA -- November 5, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its 2007 all-conference volleyball team on Monday and the Generals had four players honored.
Generals Will Meet Southwestern in First Round Lexington, VA -- November 5, 2007 • The NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Committee announced the field of 61 teams for the 2007 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship on Monday.
Caulkins and Van Devender Earn Academic Honor Lexington, VA -- November 1, 2007 • Senior forward Martha Caulkins (Lynchburg, Va./E.C. Glass) and junior forward Anne Van Devender (Jackson, Miss./ Choate Rosemary Hall) were selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District III Women's Soccer First Team, which was announced on Thursday.
Generals Return 11 Letterwinners in 2007-08 Lexington, VA -- November 1, 2007 • The Washington and Lee men’s basketball team was picked tied for seventh out of 10 teams in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Preseason Coaches Poll, which was released on Thursday morning at the conference’s media day.
Van Devender, Miata and Phillips Recognized by ODAC Lexington, VA -- October 29, 2007 • Washington and Lee University garnered three of the ODAC's weekly honors for the sports of women's soccer, women's swimming and volleyball for the week ending October 28.
Senior midfielder will participate in All-Star Game Lexington, VA -- October 29, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior midfielder Kendall Korte (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) has been selected to play in the 2007 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III All-Star game to be held at 9:30 am on Sat., Nov. 17 at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa.
Generals Return Seven All-ODAC Swimmers in 2007-08 Lexington, VA -- October 26, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) released its 2007 preseason women's swimming coaches poll on Friday afternoon and Washington and Lee was picked to win the conference.
Senior Safety Posted 13 Tackles Against Guilford Lexington, VA -- October 22, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior safety Kyle Luby (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Defensive Football Player of the Week for his performance against Guilford College on Saturday afternoon.
Senior All-American Averaging 71.2 Strokes Per Round Lexington, VA -- October 18, 2007 • Washington and Lee senior Nathaniel James (Keller, Texas/Keller) sits atop the Golfstat NCAA Division III player rankings.
Junior Basketball Player to Represent W&L and ODAC at National Level Lexington, VA -- October 16, 2007 • The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently released its 2007-08 NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) roster and Washington and Lee junior guard Isaiah Goodman (Richfield, Minn./Holy Angels) was selected to represent the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) on the committee.
James, Maurer, Telfeyan and Van Devender Earn Weekly Honor Lexington, VA -- October 15, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) released its Athletes of the Week for the week ending Oct. 14 and four Generals earned the conference's weekly accolade.
Armstrong, Dodds, Bunting Nab Weekly Conference Honor Lexington, VA -- October 1, 2007 • Washington and Lee University earned the ODAC Player of the Week award for the sports of field hockey and men's and women's soccer for the week ending September 30.
Lexington, VA -- September 26, 2007 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the appointment of Stephanie Shank as assistant director of the W&L Fitness Center.
Streaming Video of Catholic and Bridgewater Games to be Broadcast over Internet Lexington, VA -- September 25, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and Penn Atlantic Inc., will be partnering to broadcast six conference football games throughout the remainder of the 2007 ODAC schedule, including a pair of W&L football games.
Helped Lead Generals to a 3-0 Week Lexington, VA -- September 17, 2007 • Washington and Lee junior forward Anne Van Devender (Jackson, Miss./Choate Rosemary Hall) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week for the Week ending Sept. 16.
Cross Country Teams Making Marks Lexington, VA -- September 13, 2007 • The 2007 Washington and Lee men's and women's cross country teams were picked by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the Division III Preseason Regional rankings. The women's team was selected third in the South/Southeast Regional rankings, while the men's team was picked fifth.
Game to be Played at Salem Stadium, Home of the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl Lexington, VA -- September 12, 2007 • Washington and Lee University and Averett University will be meeting on the gridiron on Sat., Sept. 22 at Salem Stadium in Salem, Va. Proceeds from the football game will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.
Won the W&L Invitational Over the Weekend Lexington, VA -- September 10, 2007 • Washington and Lee junior cross country runner Michael Welsh (Tullahoma, Tenn./Tullahoma) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the week ending September 9.
Generals Receive Nine of 11 First-Place Votes Lexington, VA -- August 30, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its 2007 preseason volleyball coaches poll on Thursday afternoon and Washington and Lee was picked to win the conference.
Generals Receive Five First-Place Votes Lexington, VA -- August 29, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its 2007 preseason women's soccer coaches poll on Wednesday afternoon and Washington and Lee was picked to finish second in the voting.
Generals Return Six Starters for 2007 Season Lexington, VA -- August 29, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its 2007 preseason coaches poll for men's soccer on Wednesday afternoon and Washington and Lee was picked to finish fourth out of the league's 10 teams.
Conference Coaches Give Generals Four First-Place Votes Lexington, VA -- August 28, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its 2007 preseason coaches poll for field hockey on Tuesday afternoon and Washington and Lee was picked to finish second with 75 overall points, just two points less than top-pick Lynchburg's 77 points.
Served as Assistant Coach During the 2006-07 Season Lexington, VA -- August 28, 2007 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced that Eric Ishida will serve as the interim head women's tennis coach, assistant director of the Duchossois Tennis Center and assistant professor of physical education for the 2007-08 season.
W&L Men and Women Both Enter the 2007 Season as Favorites Lexington, VA -- August 27, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference released its 2007 preseason coaches poll on Monday afternoon and the Washington and Lee men's and women's teams were both chosen as the favorites to win the crown.
Spent 22 Years at W&L as an Athletic Administrator and Coach Lexington, VA -- August 24, 2007 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced that Cinda Rankin, assistant athletic director and women's tennis coach, has decided to retire after nearly 40 years as an educator, administrator and coach.
McGlaston, Sweet, Crook and Tatman Named Academic All-Americans Lexington, VA -- August 21, 2007 • The College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) recently released its 2007 Winter/Spring Academic All-America Teams and both of Washington and Lee's programs were ranked second in Division III and combined to take the overall crown with the nation's highest grade-point average (GPA).
Squad Posted the Lowest Goals-Against-Average in Division III Lexington, VA -- August 13, 2007 • The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently honored the Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team in recognition of the national statistical title the team won for scoring defense during the 2007 season.
Nearly 50 Percent of W&L Student-Athletes Garner Recognition Lexington, VA -- August 8, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference has announced that 238 Washington and Lee student-athletes have been cited as ODAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2006-07 school year.
Generals Coming off First Championship Season in 21 Years Lexington, VA -- August 7, 2007 • The Old Dominion Athletic Conference hosted its annual football media day on Tuesday afternoon at the Salem Civic Center. Washington and Lee was picked to finish second in the league's preseason coaches poll, which was unveiled at the event.
Senior Wide Receiver Jack Martin Named Preseason All-American Lexington, VA -- July 31, 2007 • Coming off its first Old Dominion Athletic Conference title in 21 seasons, the Washington and Lee football team has been receiving plenty of attention in the preseason publications.
Six Generals Named to IWLCA Honor Roll Lexington, VA -- July 23, 2007 • The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) recently announced its 2007 Division III team and individual honor rolls. Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team was among 41 Division III schools recognized as an IWLCA Honor Squad for notching a team grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 of better for the second semester of the 2006-07 academic year.
Generals Honored for Academic Excellence Lexington, VA -- July 23, 2007 • The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) recently announced its 2007 Division III team and individual honor rolls. Washington and Lee women's lacrosse team was among 41 Division III schools recognized as an IWLCA Honor Squad for notching a team grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 of better for the second semester of the 2006-07 academic year.
Adds Responsibility to Soccer Coaching Duties Lexington, VA -- July 19, 2007 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the promotion of Neil Cunningham to Director of Physical Education effective immediately. He will also remain as head coach of the women's soccer program.
Adds Responsibility to Volleyball Coaching Duties Lexington, VA -- July 17, 2007 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the promotion of Bryan Snyder to Assistant Athletics Director for finance effective immediately.
Three New Staff Members to Join the Department Lexington, VA -- July 13, 2007 • Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the hiring of Michael Bennett, Garrett Brickner and Jocelyn Keller as assistant coaches within the department.
