LEXINGTON, Va. – The Virginia Military Institute lacrosse team will head next door to in-town rival Washington and Lee for the 29th annual Lee-Jackson Lacrosse Classic this Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Field.

One of the longest rivalries in NCAA lacrosse, the tradition began in 1986 with the first pairing between the schools and was officially dubbed the Lee-Jackson Lacrosse Classic in 1988. VMI won the first Lee-Jackson Classic that 1988 season with a 15-9 victory at Wilson Field.

The Keydets have also claimed victories in 2005 (12-4 at Alumni Memorial Field) and 2009, a close 15-13 victory at a brand new Wilson Field.

Wilson Field is located on the campus of Washington & Lee University in Lexington. Following the Classic, the Worrell-Fallon Award winners will be presented to the MVP from each school. Junior Dale Mattice was given the honor last season for VMI.

The award is named after DeWitt Worrell (VMI '62) and Gary Fallon (W&L football coach, 1978-95), who helped bridge the gaps between the two schools and the community.