SALEM, Va. - The fifth seeded Bridgewater College volleyball team shut down the fourth seeded Roanoke offense, recording a program record 24 total blocks in a reverse sweep 3-2 comeback win to advance to the ODAC Semifinals. 

After falling behind early in set one, Bridgewater stormed back from a 23-15 deficit to eventually take a 24-23 edge in what would foreshadow the rest of the match. The Maroons rallied to take the set 26-24, but the Eagles had new life from their slow start.

The Eagles jumped out to 7-3 advantage to start the second set. The Maroons found their way back into the set to tie it at 14-14. The team traded points to the end with Roanoke earning the 27-25 set win.

In a must win situation entering the third set, Bridgewater again held a 16-11 edge until the Roanoke offense exploded to take a 18-16 lead. The Eagles kept their composure together and intensity high to battle to the finish and take the 25-23 win on a Lauren Nofsinger and Lisa O'Grady block.

The fourth set followed suit with a competitive, spirited showing by both teams that mimicked the first three sets to a tee. Tied 22-22, Sarah Kerns put down a kill and teamed up with O'Grady for back-to-back blocks to end the set and push a fifth and final frame.

Leading up to the fifth set, it was either team's match for taking. The Eagles left no doubt that they planned on leaving with the win, jumping out to a 11-2 lead behind twelve consecutive serves from Hope Jennings and passionate play all over the court. Bridgewater only allowed one more Maroon point after Jennings' service run to earn the thrilling victory.

Nofsinger led Bridgewater with 15 kills and .407 hitting percentage followed by O'Grady with 14 kills and a .344 hitting percentage. Nofsinger also had a match high nine blocks with O'Grady contributing five and Kerns six. Jyailah Friendly had a match-high 26 digs while Jennings posted a career-high 23. Grace Hayes also had a match-high with 46 assists. 

Bridgewater advances to the ODAC Semifinals on Saturday at Washington & Lee where they will face the top seeded Generals. Match time is to be determined.