VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Jaden Alsberry led a trio of Eagles in double figures to give the Eagles the 77-54 win over the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins on the road, Bridgewater's first win of the season in their first ODAC contest.

The Basics

• Final Score: Bridgewater 77, Virginia Wesleyan 54
• Records: Bridgewater (1-3, 1-0 ODAC), Virginia Wesleyan (0-3, 0-1 ODAC).
• This is the first win for head coach Jason Asbell with the Eagles 

How It Happened

• After a back-and-fourth first quarter, the Eagle separated themselves from the Marlins going up 17-11 behind strong defensive rebounding from Alsberry and Jessie Wiles and two Erika Nettles baskets
• Bridgewater kept their foot on the gas, going on a 17-7 run to enter the half up 41-27
• The Eagles outscored the Marlins 21-5 in the third frame and maintained control for the 77-54 win in their first ODAC test

Match Notes

• Alsberry posted 16 points and 12 rebounds for her second double-double of the season
• Nettles and Julia Williams joined Alsberry in double figures with 15 and 13 points, respectively, with Nettles adding seven rebounds
• Kelsie Huffman, Nettles and Williams all had two steals
• Williams also had a team-high three assists followed by Mary Ruth Shifflett with two 

Up Next

• The women return to action on Tuesday, November 23 when they host Gallaudet in Nininger Hall. The game will be the second of a doubleheader with the Bridgewater men. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.