Box Score LEXINGTON, Va. - Top-seeded Washington & Lee held the Bridgewater men's lacrosse team scoreless in the second half, as the Eagles' first ODAC semifinal ended in an 11-3 defeat.
Chris Martel scored twice for the Eagles, while Robbie Noyes made 15 saves with just 11 goals allowed and also added three ground balls.
Both teams hit the post, including Martel, early in a first quarter that was scoreless until Martel got the visitors on the board more than halfway through the period.
The Generals responded with a power play goal from Ben Mulholland and then hit the third pipe of the opening quarter the next time they had possession.
The Eagles went back in front on the opening possession of the second quarter with Justin Calabrese assisting Martel after Joshua Huffman controlled the faceoff ground ball.
Washington & Lee closed the half on a 4-1 run to lead 6-3 at the break, and also hit the post three more times.
Bridgewater got a second quarter goal from defender Grayson Rech on the clear, and had a chance to make it a two-goal game seconds before halftime- with W&L goalie Jack Taylor making a save to deny Connor McLean.
A tight third quarter featured just nine combined shots on target, with the Generals scoring twice including a late man-up tally to extend the lead to 8-3.
Bridgewater ends its season with a record of 6-5, including the program's first-ever playoff win in the quarterfinal round vs. Roanoke. Washington & Lee (11-4) will host the ODAC championship game on Saturday.