LEXINGTON, Va. — The Bridgewater College field hockey team fell to Washington and Lee, 3-0, in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
Final Score: Washington and Lee 3, Bridgewater 0
Records: Bridgewater 8-6 (2-2 ODAC), Washington and Lee 9-3 (5-0 ODAC)
How It Happened
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Washington and Lee applied pressure early, putting eight shots on goal in the first quarter. Rachel Adel made a save on Madeline Lancione in the ninth minute, while Olivia Ohleger recorded a defensive save on Zoe Dolfis shortly after. Adel and the Bridgewater defense continued to hold firm as the Generals earned three penalty corners, including two in the final minute of the quarter. Margaret Scheurer hit the post with a shot at 14:40, and the teams remained scoreless through the first 15 minutes.
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The Generals continued to press in the second quarter, earning a penalty corner in the 20th minute. Adel made a pair of saves on Margaret Cover before Scheurer broke through at 21:11 to give Washington and Lee a 1-0 lead. Adel added another save on Scheurer in the 27th minute, and the Eagles held off a pair of late penalty corners to keep the deficit at one heading into halftime.
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Bridgewater opened the third quarter with a penalty corner five minutes into the frame. Washington and Lee blocked the ensuing opportunity before returning to the attack. The Generals earned back-to-back penalty corners in the 37th minute, and Scheurer scored her second goal of the game at 37:14, with Charlotte Dreany assisting, to make it 2-0. Washington and Lee continued to generate chances, but Thaleia Khader made a save on Scheurer in the 39th minute as the Generals carried their two-goal advantage into the fourth.
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Washington and Lee added to its lead just 47 seconds into the fourth quarter. After Casey Grell recorded a defensive save on a shot by Lancione, Margaret Cover converted a penalty stroke at 45:47 to make it 3-0. Khader made two saves later in the quarter, denying attempts by Zoe Dolfis and Scheurer, as Bridgewater tried to limit the Generals' attack. Washington and Lee maintained possession and pressure through the final minutes to secure the shutout.
Game Notes
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Bridgewater was held without a shot, while Washington and Lee finished with 32 shots, including 12 on goal. Adel recorded four saves in the first half, while Khader added three saves after halftime. Ohleger contributed a defensive save in the first quarter.
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Washington and Lee earned 12 penalty corners, compared with one for Bridgewater.
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Scheurer scored twice for the Generals, while Cover added a goal on a penalty stroke. Dreany recorded an assist.
Up Next
The Eagles continue ODAC play on Wednesday as they open a three-game homestand against nationally-ranked Shenandoah.
