RUSTBURG, Va. - The Bridgewater College equestrian team fell to No. 8 Hollins 5-2 on Friday afternoon.

The two teams opened with fences and were at a deadlock after the opening stanza. Willow Wright's 76 got BC on the board, and Madeline Granger got the Eagles' second point as she earned an 86 on Motaz to earn Most Outstanding Performer honors over fences. Hollins picked up the other two points to level the score at 2-2.

The competition headed to the flat next. Hollins took the opening point and grabbed the second, despite an 81 from Wright. Granger earned a draw on Itina with a score of 75, but HU took the final point on Caleb to secure the 5-2 victory.

The Eagles are back in action against defending national champions Lynchburg on Saturday.