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Salisbury Today
By the People, for the People
Women's Lacrosse Falls to No. 8 Salisbury, 13-6, in Top-10 Showdown
The Generals battled but were unable to overcome a strong start by the Sea Gulls
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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In a matchup of nationally ranked programs, No. 9 Washington and Lee dropped a 13-6 non-conference contest to No. 8 Salisbury on Sunday afternoon. The Generals fought hard but were unable to overcome a five-goal first quarter by the Sea Gulls, who used early momentum and efficient clearing to maintain control throughout the game.
Why it matters
This loss drops Washington and Lee to 3-2 on the season, while Salisbury remains undefeated at 4-0. The game featured a showdown between two top-10 teams in NCAA Division III women's lacrosse, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport at the highest levels of collegiate competition.
The details
Salisbury set the tone early, scoring five goals in the opening quarter to take a 5-0 lead. The Sea Gulls extended their run to 6-0 before Washington and Lee finally got on the board with two goals in the second quarter. However, Salisbury answered before halftime to take a 7-2 advantage into the break. The Generals made a push in the second half, but the Sea Gulls maintained their lead and pulled away late to seal the 13-6 victory.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
- Salisbury scored five goals in the first quarter to take an early 5-0 lead.
The players
Audrey Harrington
A player for Salisbury who recorded a hat trick in the first quarter.
Avery Dunbar
A player for Salisbury who added a late first-quarter goal to give the Sea Gulls a 5-0 lead.
Lara Baki
A player for Washington and Lee who scored the Generals' first goal in the second quarter.
Katie Reed
A player for Washington and Lee who scored two goals for the Generals.
Maris Smutz
A player for Washington and Lee who converted a free-position opportunity in the third quarter.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the competitive nature of women's lacrosse at the top levels of collegiate competition. While Washington and Lee ultimately fell short, the Generals showed their resilience in battling back against a strong Salisbury team. The loss provides valuable experience for the Generals as they continue their season and look to make a push for the NCAA Division III tournament.
