FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - The Bridgewater College men's basketball team picked up their first loss of the season 80-65 to Mary Washington to conclude the Hyatt Place Tipoff Classic.

The Basics

• Final Score: Bridgewater 65, Mary Washington 80
• Records: Bridgewater (1-1), Mary Washington (3-2)

How It Happened

• After falling behind 23-8 in the first half, Bridgewater had to play catch-up with the home Eagles 
• Behind slow and steady offense, powered behind 12 first half points from Rashod Smith and ten from Andy Pack, the Eagles came all the way back to make it 42-37 entering the half
• Zach Hatter paced BC in the second frame with 11 points, two assists and two rebounds, but the Eagles could not catch up to Mary Washington

Match Notes

• Smith led Bridgewater with 16 points followed by Pack with 15
• Hatter's 11 second half points are a season high for the sophomore
• Pack also contributed six rebounds followed by Alec Topper with five
• Rookie Jalen Curtis dished out four assists

Up Next

• The Eagles will host Penn St. Mont Alto on Thursday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. as they welcome fans back to Nininger Hall for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.