Box Score SALEM, Va. — The Bridgewater College women's basketball team rallied from an early deficit and came away with a 63-62 overtime victory over Marymount on Saturday night at the Cregger Center. The Eagles forced overtime with a Jaiden Polston tip-in in the final seconds of regulation before Jasmine Griffin's two free throws in the closing minute of overtime provided the winning margin.

The Basics
Final Score: Bridgewater 63, Marymount 62 (OT)
Records: Bridgewater 3-0, Marymount 1-2
How It Happened

• Marymount took control early, opening the game with a 9-0 run. Jaiden Polston got Bridgewater on the board with a layup at the 4:31 mark, but Morrison and Saleema Tinner answered with baskets to keep the Eagles at a distance. Jasmine Griffin added a jumper, but Aaliyah Thrash connected from beyond the arc to give Marymount a 16-4 lead. Mattie Matonic scored twice in the final minute, and My'la Green converted two free throws after an offensive rebound to close the quarter. Marymount led 16-10 after the opening 10 minutes.
• Bridgewater continued to chip away in the second quarter. Green opened the period with a layup before Jalyn Childress knocked down a 3-pointer to make it a three-point game. Marymount answered with baskets from Kaylah Barr, but Griffin responded with a layup. Matonic then sparked the Eagles' comeback, grabbing an offensive rebound and converting a tip-in before adding another layup to give Bridgewater its first lead at 21-20. The teams traded baskets, with Marymount briefly moving back in front before Griffin tied the game at 23-23. Green put the Eagles ahead again with a layup at the 5:11 mark. After Marymount pulled within one at the free-throw line, Bridgewater created another opportunity on the offensive glass. Emma Randall collected two offensive rebounds, setting up Angelina Yann for a 3-pointer with 2:01 remaining. Marymount answered with a jumper, but Mikayla Coleman and Randall each added free throws to help the Eagles maintain the lead. Barr converted one free throw in the closing seconds as Bridgewater took a 31-29 advantage into halftime.
• The teams traded the lead several times in the third quarter. Vollmer opened the scoring with a 3-pointer to put Marymount back in front, but Griffin answered by converting two free throws to give Bridgewater a one-point lead. Barr grabbed an offensive rebound and scored on a tip-in before adding a free throw to put the Saints ahead 35-33. Matonic tied the game with a jumper, and Coleman followed with a basket to put the Eagles back on top. Barr made another free throw, but Coleman answered with a 3-pointer to extend Bridgewater's lead to 40-36. The Eagles then took advantage of a pair of Marymount turnovers, as Polston recorded a steal and finished with a layup to push the advantage to six. Polston later added two free throws after grabbing an offensive rebound. Marymount responded with a basket from Kolwey, but Polston answered with a jumper to make it 46-39. Tinner and Barr helped the Saints cut into the deficit, while Randall added a free throw for Bridgewater. Polston scored another layup with 44 seconds remaining, but Vollmer connected from long range in the closing seconds to bring Marymount within five at 49-44 entering the fourth quarter.
• Marymount opened the fourth quarter with a layup from Morrison before Barr scored on a layup and converted the free throw to tie the game at 49-49. Green put Bridgewater back in front with a free throw after an offensive rebound, but Makayla Keys answered at the line to even the score. The Eagles continued to battle for second-chance opportunities, with Polston collecting several offensive rebounds, but Kolwey put Marymount ahead 52-50 with a layup at the 4:52 mark. Barr extended the lead to four with a jumper with 2:23 remaining. Polston answered with a layup to make it a two-point game, but Barr converted two free throws to give Marymount a 56-52 advantage. Griffin kept the Eagles within reach, scoring a layup and converting the ensuing free throw with 30 seconds remaining. Morrison made one free throw on the other end to put Marymount ahead 57-55. Bridgewater continued to fight for the offensive rebound, and after Savannah Wilson secured a second-chance opportunity, Polston grabbed another offensive board and tipped in the tying basket with 12 seconds left. Marymount had a chance to respond in the closing seconds, but the Eagles held on to force overtime at 57-57.
• Bridgewater took the lead early in overtime when Green connected on a jumper with 4:32 remaining. Barr answered with a layup to tie the game at 59-59. Kolwey converted a free throw to put Marymount back in front, but Polston responded with a layup at the 3:10 mark to give the Eagles a 61-60 advantage. Marymount regained the lead when Kolwey scored on a tip-in with 2:14 remaining. Bridgewater continued to work for second-chance opportunities, and with 49 seconds left, Griffin stepped to the free-throw line and converted both attempts to put the Eagles ahead 63-62. Bridgewater forced a Marymount turnover in the closing seconds and held on to secure the overtime victory.

Game Notes

• Polston led Bridgewater with 16 points and 10 rebounds, recording her third-straight double-double. Griffin added 13 points and nine rebounds
• Marymount was led by Barr, who scored 23 points. Kolwey added 11 points and 12 rebounds.
• Bridgewater outrebounded Marymount 50-44, including 19 offensive rebounds to MU's nine. The difference also came at the charity stripe, where BC was 14-of-20 compared to just 14-of-27 for the Saints.

Up Next
The Eagles turn around for Day Two of the Jim Beamer Invitational in the Star City. BC clashes with St. Mary's (Md.) on Sunday at 1 p.m.