BRIDGEWATER, Va. (BC Athletics) – Bridgewater College women’s basketball cruised to a 73-46 victory at home to help celebrate Jaden Alsberry’s 1,000 career point milestone Wednesday night.

Score: Bridgewater (BCE) 73, Roanoke (ROA) 46
Records: BCE (14-1 Overall, 6-0 ODAC), ROA (6-9 Overall, 2-4 ODAC)

How It Happened
• The Eagles continued to apply their rugged defense throughout the game limiting shots from the perimeter and in the paint, while also staying aggressive holding off any fast-made buckets in transition. The Roanoke Maroons were held to just two made field goals and two free throws to close out the first quarter with a commanding 17-6 start from Stephanie Flamini’s squad.
• BCE remained diligent on the defensive end racking up seven turnovers in the second quarter and capitalizing on errant passes. Multiple scoring runs including a 9-0 run sparked the offense to continue finding open lanes to the basket. Alexis Edmonds splashed an open jumper from an across the key, set up-pass by Abbie Baker giving the Eagles a 34-18 score at the half.
• A quick drop in production from the Eagles put themselves in a scoring slump to start the second half with Roanoke climbing closer. BCE recovered effectively defensively only allowing three field goals for the entire third quarter. Alsberry abruptly stopped Roanoke in its tracks nailing the strong take to the rim for two points. BCE stayed on top with a 19-point lead going into the fourth quarter.
• Then, Alsberry and the Eagles exploded opening the floodgates from all parts of the floor offensively. A bold 9-0 scoring run helped BCE jump to a 30-point lead off quick set pieces. With the constant drives into the paint, Alsberry found open spots driving and shooting over the top of Roanoke defenders. The paint was open for Alsberry and that was what the 6-3 forward needed to get to the charity stripe to cash in the 1,000-point accolade. The Eagles went on to outscore the Maroons in the final quarter, knocking down 24 shots. There was no stopping BCE at that point, as Bridgewater came away with a 73-46 win.

Game Notes
• With the win, Bridgewater remains undefeated in conference play and a 14-1 overall record, which is the best start since the 2001-02 season.
• Jaden Alsberry starred in this matchup, collecting 20 points, seven boards, three steals, and two rejections.
• Roanoke ran into turnover trouble doubling Bridgewater in that category with 20 turnovers resulting in 12 fast break points for the Eagles to five for the Maroons.
• Riley Corcoran also stepped up on the defensive end, tallying two steals and a block along with an offensive outpouring of 13 points.

Up Next
The Eagles are back in action Saturday, Jan. 18 against Guilford on the road.

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