NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Bridgewater College women's volleyball fell to Christopher Newport on the road in straight sets Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
Score: Christopher Newport (CNU) 3, Bridgewater (BC) 0
Records: BC (22-4), CNU (20-8)
How It Happened
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The Captains found the early momentum surge and never let go. In the opening set, CNU jumped out to a 9-2 advantage after an eight-point boost. Another five-point scoring streak set CNU up for a 14-3 commanding lead. The Eagles struggled to find a rhythm the rest of the way as CNU claimed the first set, 25-11.
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Back-and-forth sequences ensued in the second set between both squads. Then, CNU found the breakaway through the middle of the set with the help of a four-point burst to take a 14-10 edge. From there, the Eagles could not stay in rhythm and dropped the second set, 25-19.
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The Eagles had an early lead to start the set as Molly Gardner laced a service ace, but CNU once again pressed on the gas and pushed the pace effectively. BC stayed close; but a sudden four-point scoring run set the tone for the rest of the set. Late in the set, the Eagles clamped onto a four-point comeback rally, but it was not enough as CNU slipped past BC for a 25-23 third set.
Match Notes
Up Next
The Eagles will prepare for the ODAC tournament as the top seed. The quarterfinals round kicks off on Tuesday, Nov. 10 against No. 8 Randolph at home.
