HARRISONBURG, Va. — The Bridgewater College field hockey team earned a 3-0 victory over Eastern Mennonite in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon to wrap up the regular season.
The Basics
Final Score: Bridgewater 3, Eastern Mennonite 0
Records: Bridgewater 9-9 (3-5 ODAC), Eastern Mennonite 0-15 (0-8 ODAC)
How It Happened
- Bridgewater controlled the opening quarter, generating multiple scoring opportunities and earning several penalty corners. Lexi Francis had an early shot blocked before the Eagles earned a series of corners in the sixth minute. Francis put a shot on target that Eastern Mennonite goalkeeper Teresa Green saved, while Mollie Best and Olivia Ohleger also had attempts blocked. The Eagles continued to pressure the Royals, but Green and the EMU defense kept the game scoreless through the first 15 minutes.
- The Eagles continued to attack in the second quarter. Maylynn Watson put a shot wide before forcing a save from Green in the 18th minute. Reese Davis and Fallon Dismukes also tested the Royals' defense, with Green making saves on Dismukes and Watson. Bridgewater earned additional penalty corners and created several more chances late in the half, but the Royals held firm as the teams entered halftime tied 0-0.
- Bridgewater broke through in the third quarter. After Josie Wilson forced a save from Green, Kiley Parker scored four minutes into the frame off an assist from Allison Casey to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Bridgewater struck again just over a minute later, as Reese Davis found the back of the cage, once again assisted by Casey. The Eagles continued to create opportunities throughout the quarter, while Thaleia Khader made a save on Eastern Mennonite's only shot of the period to preserve the two-goal advantage.
- Bridgewater added an insurance goal early in the fourth quarter. Following a penalty corner, Maylynn Watson scored off an assist from Olivia Best to extend the lead to 3-0. The Eagles maintained pressure in the attacking end, earning additional penalty corners and putting several more shots toward the cage. Green made a late save on Francis, but Bridgewater's three-goal lead held through the final whistle.
Game Notes
- Parker, Davis and Watson each scored for the Eagles. Casey recorded two assists, while Olivia Best added one. Adel and Khader combined for a shutout in goal for Bridgewater, with Khader recording the Eagles' lone save.
- Green made eight saves for Eastern Mennonite.
- Bridgewater finished with 33 shots, including 11 on goal, and earned 19 penalty corners. Eastern Mennonite recorded one shot on target and did not earn a penalty corner.
Up Next
The Eagles will advance to the ODAC Tournament and await the official determination of their opponent. For the most up-to-date post-season information, stay tuned to BridgewaterEagles.com.
