BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater College women's volleyball fell to No. 17 ranked Washington & Lee at home in four sets Wednesday night. The Eagles fought tough as they would force a fourth set on the Generals making that their first set given up in ODAC play this season. 

The Basics 

Score: #17 Washington & Lee (WLU) 3, Bridgewater (BCE) 1 

Records: BCE (14-4 Overall, 6-2 Conf.), WLU (18-0, 8-0) 

How It Happened 

• The undefeated Generals looked hesitant to begin the match, while the Eagles jumped out to a strong start. Both teams knocked down 17 kills in the set; however, WLU found the edge late in the first, taking a 26-24 lead. 

• Then, BCE would continue to execute on extended rallies, finishing down the middle and attacking the setters. The Eagles played solid offense and closed in on defense effectively to secure a second set win, 25-21. 

• In the third set, the Generals got back into rhythm and forced the Eagles into tight positions on court. WLU nailed down 17 kills and successfully found space to work with in its offense to drive forward, putting up a 25-19 third set. 

• The Eagles kept close and battled back in the fourth set and led in the kills category with 18. Sophomore Raegan Stoop continued to fire away at the Generals with well-set plays spiking seven in the set. WLU wouldn't go away and found momentum late in the fourth to claim victory with a 25-20 set score. 

Match Notes 

• The Eagles led defensively with 97 digs to WLU's 95 and 11 blocks to WLU's four. 

• BCE put down six service aces to three for the Generals. 

• Senior Ashley Rutherford marked a career high in digs with 17. Rutherford also tied her career high in assists with 52 to close out a strong double-double performance. 

• Stoop marked her 10th double-double of the season and second-most digs in the season with 23. 

Up Next 

The Eagles are back in action for homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. against Marymount.