FOREST, Va. --- Washington and Lee University received 10 first place votes and 100 total poll points to lead the 2013 ODAC Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll. Roanoke College sits second with 87 tallies, while Lynchburg College rounds out the top three with 85 points and the remaining top nod.

The Generals captured the program's third straight and ODAC record 13th overall conference title in 2012, topping Roanoke, 20-5, in Lexington. W&L's postseason success was halted sooner than expected as it fell to the University of Mary Washington, 16-8, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Washington and Lee (15-5 overall, 9-0 in ODAC play in 2012) looks to make it 10 titles in the last 11 years in 2013, and head coach Brooke O'Brien returns four all-conference players eager to make that happen. All-ODAC First Team defender Leanne Stone (49 ground balls, 32 caused turnovers), All-ODAC Second Team goalkeeper Cara Mulligan (100 saves, 7.97 goals-against-average) and All-ODAC Third Team defender Olive Waxter (23 GB, 11 CT) form the nucleus of a defensive unit that allowed an ODAC-low 169 goals last season. Second team midfielder Meade Brewster (31 goals, 7 assists, 33 GB, 22 draw controls, 14 CT) looks to continue her strong two-way play as she augments an attack that includes several returning standouts, including last year's second-leading scorer Margaret Klein (35 G, 10 A, 20 GB).

Roanoke (11-7, 7-2) placed five players on all-conference teams in 2012 and four are back for a run at a third straight ODAC championship game appearance. Three first team stalwarts return to Salem, including reigning ODAC Rookie of the Year, midfielder Darrah Evarts (54 G, 12 A, 50 GB, 61 DC, 33 CT). She's joined by 2012 ODAC points leader Allison Bonanno (55 G, 46 A, 31 GB) and midfielder Kathleen Wager (55 G, 23 A, 49 GB, 58 DC, 33 CT). Stephanie Vogel (16 GB, 14 CT) is back to lead the defense after a third team selection. Attack Jamie Golden (31 G, 13 A, 19 GB) further boosts the front line, while Lauren Curtin (108 SV, 12.00 GAA) is back in net.

Roanoke advanced to the ODAC Championship game after defeating Lynchburg College in the ODAC Semifinals, 13-12. The Maroons then fell in the ODAC Championship game to then ranked #15 Washington and Lee. Roanoke faces off against three teams in the first four games that are ranked in the IWLCA Division III preseason poll. On March 5^th, the Maroons take on #13 ranked Mary Washington, who Roanoke battled to a close 11-9 loss in 2012. Just five days later, the Maroons host #2 ranked Salisbury University at Kerr Stadium. The Sea Gulls advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship game in 2012. Finally, the Maroons take on ODAC preseason #1 and IWLCA #15 ranked Washington and Lee on March 13^th, also at Kerr Stadium.

The Maroons open the 2013 season on March 2^nd as they host Stevenson University at Donald J. Kerr Stadium. That contest is scheduled for a 1:00 PM start.

Listed below is the full 2013 ODAC Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll. For more information on ODAC women's lacrosse, visit any of the participating school's websites, or go to the ODAC's home on the Internet at www.odaconline.com. Don't forget to become a fan of the ODAC on Facebook. You can also follow the ODAC on Twitter @odacathletics.

2013 ODAC WOMEN'S LACROSSE PRESEASON POLL
(#) Denotes first place votes

1. Washington and Lee (10)	100 pts.
2. Roanoke	87 pts.
3. Lynchburg (1)	85 pts.
4. Shenandoah	63 pts.
5. Guilford	58 pts.
6. Randolph-Macon	53 pts.
6. Virginia Wesleyan	53 pts.
8. Bridgewater	45 pts.
9. Randolph	30 pts.
10. Sweet Briar	21 pts.
11. Hollins	10 pts.