LEXINGTON, Va. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College women’s soccer team fell to top-seeded Washignton & Lee 1-0 in the ODAC Semifinals on Wednesday night.

Score: No. 1 Washington & Lee 1, No. 4 Bridgewater 0
Records: No. 1 Washington & Lee 15-1-2, Bridgewater 13-4-2

How It Happened
• Washington and Lee opened with the game’s first scoring chance as the Generals ripped a shot on target that was scooped up by Lockard. WLU stayed on offensive in the 10th minute, but Lockard turned that shot aside as well. The Generals looked to strike on several set-piece opportunities, but could not fire a shot on target.
• Bridgewater had its first scoring chance late in the opening half. Lily Hewatt broke free on a run to the box and fire a shot that was turned away by the Generals’ keeper. Hewatt had another look on the rebound and it was snagged by McEnroe in the crease. The Generals had a late push with under 10 minutes to go in the half, but the Eagles’ defense made a pair of shot blocks. To keep the game tied at 0-0 after the opening half.
• The Generals opened the second half back on the offensive. WLU missed a pair of shots wide, but capitalized in the 48th minute. Dunbar ripped a shot from the top of the box and it took a touch off a BC defender and found its way to the back of the net to give the top seed a 1-0 lead. Bridgewater looked to strike back instantly as Laura Narby fired a pair of shots from deep that were both turned aside by McEnroe.
• The teams traded chances through the middle of the second half. Lockard made a leaping save in the 63rd minute and Bridgewater looked to counter after the stop. Narby fired a shot off of a corner kick and Sarah Farally ripped a shot from just beyond the 18′ and both were turned away by the Generals. Lockard made a stop with under 15 minutes to play and the Generals continued to push for an insurance goal. BC made a run with under 10 minutes to play and had sustained possession in the WLU half of the pitch, but could not get a shot off as the Generals secured the victory.

Match Notes
• Hewatt and Narby each had a pair of shots on target for the Eagles. Lockard made six saves in the loss.
• Dunbar had the game-winning tally for the Generals. E. Zimmerman led the offensive charge with seven shots in total. McEnroe stopped all five shots she faced on the evening.
• Washington & Lee led the stat sheet with a 26-8 edge in shots, with just a 7-5 edge in shots on target.

Up Next
The Eagles will wait to see their fate as the NCAA Tournament field will be announced on Monday. Stay tuned to BridgewaterEagles.com for the most up-to-date postseason information.

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