DANVILLE, Va. - Nationally recognized Bridgewater College women's volleyball exploded on both sides of the ball en route to a straight-set victory over Averett to complete the weekend road trip Saturday.
The Eagles improve to an impressive 19-2 overall record and an undefeated conference record of 9-0.
The Basics
Score: (RV) Bridgewater (BC) 3, Averett (AU) 0
Records: BC (19-2, 9-0), AU (4-15, 2-9)
How It Happened
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BC pressed hard on the gas and never looked back from the opening point. To start the set, the Eagles rumbled to an explosive seven-point scoring streak to stand ahead in strong fashion with an 8-1 lead. Maecy Ann Frizzelle cracked back-to-back kills then Marlee Backover completed the Eagles' five-point scoring burst to hold a 19-6 advantage. Sarah Furst smacked the final point to close the first set, 25-12.
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In the second set, the Eagles continued their strong offensive outburst as Agnes Alford wound back and struck consecutive attacks to open with a 6-1 lead. Later in the set, the Cougars attempted a comeback rally as they put together a six-point scoring run; however, it was not enough. The Eagles safely got out of trouble and claimed the second set, 25-22.
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The Cougars received their first two-point lead of the day to start the third set, but once again the Eagles steamrolled. A seven-point scoring surge ensued and shortly after another seven-point run was repeated. Alford pummeled attacks and left the Cougars in their dust as BC took the win in three sets for a 25-12 set score.
Match Notes
Up Next
The Eagles are back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 27 as they face Southern Virginia at home beginning at 7 p.m.
