LEXINGTON, Va. (BC Athletics) – Bridgewater women’s lacrosse fell to No. 9 ranked Washington & Lee on the road Wednesday.

Score: Washington & Lee (WLU) 21, Bridgewater (BCE) 2
Records: BCE (7-6 OVR, 3-4 ODAC), WLU (12-4 OVR, 9-0 ODAC)

How It Happened
• The Eagles faced a tough defense and offense against nationally ranked WLU all game, being denied chances at goal. The Generals efficiently ran and controlled the entire field throughout regulation in all four quarters and left the Eagles searching for pathways to the goal.
• The Generals rolled on six goals in the opening quarter, putting distance between the Eagles immediately. Although BCE was able to cut down on its penalties only being carded one green card in the first quarter, WLU had a game plan that continued to work in its favor over and over again. The dominant offense stunted any potential scoring chance for BCE. The Generals built a 12-0 lead at the end of the first half, finding their way easily.
• A pair of goals were added to the General’s side in the third quarter in the first seven minutes of play, putting another halt to scoring opportunities for the Eagles. However, the offense finally found a path to seep through the defense and Paige Mayers was at the head of the drive, as she launched a shot to hit the back of the net. A minute later, the Generals responded with another goal enlarging the lead to 15-1. Jenna Entsminger then got on top of a possession whipping through the defense. Entsminger got a solid pass from Mayers to ring in the second goal of the day, but the Generals again put a stop to any scoring surge.
• The fourth quarter was dominantly controlled by the Generals as they closed out the game with six unanswered goals for the 21-2 final score.

Game Notes
• Washington & Lee took advantage of its strong clears and ground balls, converting on 15 of 18 with 24 ground balls allowing to set up for open looks at goal to total 31 shots.
• The Eagles caused 19 turnovers to WLU’s 13.
• Paige Mayers put in a strong performance despite the strong opponent with five shots, a goal, and an assist.

Up Next
The Eagles head to Randolph on Saturday, April 12 for an ODAC matchup.

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