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  • Eagles picked seventh in field hockey poll - 08/26/2008

  • fhlogoBridgewater College was picked seventh in the ODAC field hockey preseason coaches’ poll released Tuesday.

    Lynchburg College, winners of the past two ODAC field hockey championships, was selected by the league’s coaches to win the title for a third consecutive time. The Hornets garnered five first-place votes and 60 total points.

    Eastern Mennonite University is just four points back (56 points) after picking up a pair of top marks. Washington and Lee University sits in third with 49 points and the remaining highest rank.

    Rounding out the poll were Randolph-Macon in fourth followed by Virginia Wesleyan, Roanoke, Bridgewater and Sweet Briar.
  • Eagles named to field hockey academic team - 03/12/2008

  • NFHCA logoThe 2007 ZAG/NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad was released Wednesday by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and six members of the Bridgewater College team were recognized.

    Eagles named to the squad included Kendra Anderson, Rachel Doria, Kasie Haga, Kalah Hess, Brianna Jacques and Kathleen Tamberrino.

    The National Academic Squad program recognizes those collegiate student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2006-07 academic year.

  • Jacques named to all-state second team - 12/12/2007

  • JacquesBridgewater College freshman Brianna Jacques was named to the VaSID College Division field hockey all-state second team released Wednesday.

    Jacques led the Eagles in scoring with 23 points on 10 goals and three assists. Jacques ranked sixth in the ODAC in both points and goals scored. [All-State team]
  • Jacques, Hess named to All-ODAC second team - 11/09/2007

  • JacquesHessBridgewater College freshmen Brianna Jacques and Kalah Hess were named to the All-ODAC Field Hockey second team released Friday.

    BC teammates Kendra Anderson, Elizabeth Sullivan and Kelli Worst received honorable mention on the All-ODAC team.

    Jacques led the Eagles in scoring with 23 points on 10 goals and three assists. Jacques ranked sixth in the ODAC in both points and goals scored. Hess was second on the BC team in scoring with seven points on two goals and three assists.
  • Eagles lose in ODAC quarterfinals - 10/27/2007

  • fhlogoWashington & Lee advanced to the semifinals of the ODAC field hockey tournament with a 7-0 victory Saturday afternoon over Bridgewater College in quarterfinal play.

    Kendall Korte and Melissa Dolan scored two goals apiece to lead the winners.

    Bridgewater finishes its season with a 4-13 record.
  • Eagles meet W&L in ODAC tourney - 10/23/2007

  • fhlogoThe Bridgewater College Eagles will travel to Lexington to meet the Washington & Lee Generals in the first round of the ODAC field hockey tournament.

    The contest will be played Saturday. The starting time is 3 p.m.

    W&L is the No. 3 seed in the tournament while the Eagles are seeded No. 6. W&L won the regular season meeting, defeating Bridgewater, 3-1.

    For more information about the ODAC Field Hockey tournament, including pairings and results, visit the [Championship Website] and click on the field hockey logo.
  • Hornets pull away in second half - 10/20/2007

  • fhlogoLynchburg College broke free from a 0-0 halftime tie Saturday with three second-half goals to defeat Bridgewater College, 3-0, in ODAC field hockey action.

    The Hornets took the lead early in the second half on a goal by Allie Weir off an assist from Samantha Howard. The score remained 1-0 until 11:08 left in the contest when Jenny Weir scored for the Hornets. Katie Brennan added a late goal to complete the 3-0 victory for the Hornets.

    Bridgewater goalkeeper Elizabeth Sullivan helped keep the Eagles in contention for much of the game as she finished with 17 saves.

    The Eagles complete the regular season with a 4-12 overall record and a 2-5 ODAC mark.
  • Eagles lose to Juniata, 5-0 - 10/18/2007

  • fhlogoJuniata College, the No. 13 ranked team in Division III, scored two goals in the first three minutes Thursday and never looked back in defeating the Bridgewater College Eagles, 5-0, in non-conference field hockey action.

    Juniata is now 15-2 on the season while the Eagles drop to 4-11. Bridgewater closes out its regular season Saturday when it hosts Lynchburg College.
  • W&L defeats Eagles, 3-1 - 10/16/2007

  • fhlogoWashington & Lee took a 2-0 halftime lead and held off the Bridgewater College Eagles, 3-1 Tuesday evening in ODAC field hockey action.

    The Eagles avoided the shutout when Christina Pybus scored with less than two minutes left in the game.

    The Eagles are now 4-10 overall and 2-4 in the ODAC. W&L improves to 8-4 overall and 4-1 in the ODAC.
  • Eagles fall to CNU - 10/13/2007

  • fhlogoThe Bridgewater field hockey team dropped to 4-9 on the season, losing 8-2 Saturday at Christopher Newport. CNU is ranked No. 5 in the nation in Division III.

    Brianna Jacques and Christina Pybus scored the goals for Bridgewater.

    The Eagles travel to Lexington on Tuesday to meet the Washington & Lee Generals. Game time is 7 p.m.
  • EMU shuts out Eagles - 10/10/2007

  • fhlogoAllison Byler scored two goals Wednesday to lead Eastern Mennonite to a 4-0 victory over the Bridgewater College Eagles.

    With the victory, the Royals remain perfect in the ODAC with a 5-0 record. They are now 6-5 overall. Bridgewater drops to 4-8 overall and 2-3 in the ODAC.
  • Marlins blank Eagles, 3-0 - 10/06/2007

  • fhlogoBridgewater's three-game winning streak came to an end Saturday as the Eagles lost at Virginia Wesleyan, 3-0, in ODAC action.

    The Eagles are 4-7 overall and 2-2 in the ODAC. The Marlins improve to 3-7 overall and 2-2 in the ODAC.
  • Eagles win third straight - 10/03/2007

  • worstThe Bridgewater College field hockey won its third straight Wednesday with a 4-1 ODAC victory over Sweet Briar.

    The Eagles took the lead in the first two minutes when Kelli Worst scored off an assist from Kendra Anderson. Kristen Combs added a goal off an assist from from Brianna Jacques to give BC a 2-0 lead at the half.

    Jacques made it 3-0 with the assist going to Worst and Sammy Habron capped the scoring for the Eagles with a goal off of Jacques' second assist of the day.

    The Eagles are now 4-6 overall and 2-1 in the ODAC. Sweet Briar is now 2-7 overall and 0-4 in the ODAC. Molly McGonegle scored the goal for Sweet Briar.
  • Jacques scored three goals in BC victory - 10/01/2007

  • fhlogoBridgewater College won its second straight contest Monday afternoon as the Eagles defeated Shenandoah University, 5-2, in non-conference action.

    The Eagles led 2-1 at the half on a pair of goals by Brianna Jacques, but the Hornets tied the score early in the second half on a goal by Maggie Duthill, her second goal of the day.

    The Eagles took the lead for good with 23:47 left in the game when Kalah Hess scored off an assist from Kristin Combs.

    Jacques scored three goals and added one assist to lead the Eagles to the victory. Rachel Doria scored BC's other goal and also added an assist. Hess also had one assist to go along with her goal.

    The Eagles are now 3-6 overall while the Hornets drop to 0-7.
  • Eagles defeat Roanoke in overtime - 09/29/2007

  • fhlogoBridgewater College picked up a key ODAC victory Friday night as the Eagles defeated Roanoke College, 2-1, in overtime.

    The Maroons led 1-0 at the half on Kristen Santella's goal, but the Eagles tied the score in 54th minute when Kendra Anderson scored on an assist from Kristen Gamslow.

    The Eagles left with the victory when Kalah Hess scored in overtime.

    The Eagles are now 1-1 in the ODAC and 2-6 overall while the Maroons drop to 2-1 in the ODAC and 2-6 overall.
  • Bobcats blank Eagles, 2-0 - 09/23/2007

  • fhlogoFrostburg State scored a pair of goals early in the contest and that proved to be enough as the Bobcats defeated Bridgewater College, 2-0, Sunday in non-conference field hockey action.

    Sammy Statler scored the first goal off an assist from Lelly Filipowicz to give the Bobcats the lead with 26:11 left in the first half and Brooke Tapman added the second goal with 18:20 remaining.

    Amanda Runion recorded the shutout and finished with three save for the winners.

    Bridgewater goalkeeper Elizabeth Sullivan finished with seven saves.

    The Eagles are now 1-6 on the season. Frostburg State improves to 5-3.
  • Eagles fall to Yellow Jackets, 2-0 - 09/21/2007

  • worstRandolph-Macon scored twice in the second half Friday afternoon to defeat the Bridgewater College Eagles, 2-0, in ODAC field hockey action.

    Randolph-Macon held a 21-13 shot advantage in the contest. Bridgewater goalkeeper Elizabeth Sullivan finished with seven saves.
  • Eagles lose at Mary Washington - 09/18/2007

  • fhlogoThe Bridgewater College field hockey team dropped a 5-1 decision Tuesday afternoon at the University of Mary Washington in non-conference field hockey action.

    Mary Washington led 2-0 at the half, but Bridgewater freshman Brianna Jacques scored with 14:06 left in the game to trim the margin to 2-1.

    Mary Washington regained control, scoring three goals down the stretch to pull away for the 5-1 victory.

    Bridgewater is now 1-4 on the season. The Eagles open ODAC play Friday when they travel to Ashland to face Randolph-Macon.
  • Field hockey announces schedule changes - 09/17/2007

  • fhlogoThe Bridgewater College field hockey team has announced two changes to its schedule.

    Friday's contest against Sweet Briar that was rained out has been officially rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3. Game time is 4:30.

    The Shenandoah contest scheduled for Sept. 26 has been moved to Monday, October 1 at 4 p.m.
  • Friday's field hockey contest postponed - 09/14/2007

  • fhlogoFriday's field hockey contest against Sweet Briar has been postponed due to the threat of thunderstorms in the area.

    The contest has tentatively been rescheduled for Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. at Mapp Field.
  • Dickinson defeats Eagles, 6-1 - 09/09/2007

  • fhlogoDickinson College scored three goals in the first 5:06 of the second half to wipe out a 1-0 halftime deficit and the Red Devils went on to post a 6-1 victory over the Bridgewater College Eagles.

    Bridgewater scored the only goal of the first half when Brianna Jacques scored off an assist from Kalah Hess.

    Dickinson tied the score on a goal by Lizzie Boorse just 2:28 into the second half and then took the lead on a goal by Alyssa Sands just 1:22 later.

    Sands, Boorse and Katelynn Bias scored two goals apiece in the Dickinson victory.

    Bridgewater goalkeeper Elizabeth Sullivan faced 33 shots and finished with 14 saves.
  • Centre rallies past Eagles, 2-1 - 09/08/2007

  • fhlogoCentre College scored two goals in the final five minutes of the game to defeat Bridgewater College, 2-1, in non-conference field hockey action Saturday at Mapp Field.

    After a scoreless first half, the Eagles took the lead on a goal by Christina Pybus with 16:22 left in the game.

    Centre tied the score with just 4:34 remaining on a goal by Mollie Ronald. Sarah Humphries scored what proved to be the winning goal on a penalty stroke with 2:14 left.

    Bridgewater had four penalty corners in the final minute, but the Centre defense turned the Eagles away to preserve the victory.
  • Eagles added contest with Centre - 09/03/2007

  • fhlogoThe Bridgewater field hockey team has added another contest to its regular-season schedule.

    The Eagles will host Centre College on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Mapp Field. Game time is 1 p.m.
  • Eagles fall to Delaware Valley, 3-1 - 09/02/2007

  • fhlogoDelaware Valley handed the Bridgewater College Eagles their first loss of the season, 3-1, Sunday at the Black-Eyed Susan field hockey tournament hosted by Villa Julie College.

    Michelle Cernobyl scored twice to lead Delaware Valley to the victory.

    The Eagles trailed 1-0 at the half when Cernobyl scored off an assist from Holly Rich. An unassisted goal from Cernobyl early in the second half made the score 2-0 and a goal by Bethany Pavlik gave Delaware Valley a 3-0 lead.

    The Eagles avoided a shutout when Kaitlyn Brewer scored off an assist from Kalah Hess.
  • Eagles open season with 2-0 victory - 09/01/2007

  • fhlogoBridgewater College opened its field hockey season Saturday with a 2-0 over host Villa Julie College at the Black-Eyed Susan tournament.

    The Eagles took a 1-0 lead at the half on a goal by Kendra Anderson and a second-half goal by Brianna Jacques put BC on top 2-0.

    That was more than enough offense for goalkeeper Elizabeth Sullivan as she finished with three saves while recording the shutout.
  • Eagles sixth in ODAC preseason poll - 08/28/2007

  • fhlogoThe Bridgewater College field hockey team has been picked sixth in the ODAC preseason coaches’ poll released Tuesday.

    Defending champion Lynchburg received five first-place votes and the No. 1 ranking in the preseason. Washington & Lee received the remaining four first-place votes to rank second.

    Eastern Mennonite was picked third, followed by Randolph-Macon, Virginia Wesleyan and Bridgewater. Rounding out the poll were Roanoke, Sweet Briar and Randolph College.
  • Eagles named to NFHCA Academic Squad - 03/06/2007

  • NFHCA logoThe National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its 2006 Division III National Academic Squad on Tuesday and 11 members of the Bridgewater College team were recognized.

    Eagles named to the squad included Kendra Anderson, Rachel Doria, Kasie Haga, Karen Hammerschmidt, Courtney Harvey, Kimberly Johnston, Kirsten Minor, Jaclynne Murk, Ashley Norris, Erin Spadaro and Kathleen Tamberrino.

    The National Academic Squad program recognizes those collegiate student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2006-07 academic year.

    The Eagles were also recognized for the National Academic Team Award as one of 86 colleges and universities with a field hockey team GPA of 3.0 or better during the first semester of the 2006-07 school year. [NFHCA D-III Academic Squad]
  • Spadaro named to All-ODAC First Team - 12/04/2006

  • Bridgewater College senior Erin Spadaro was selected to the All-ODAC field hockey team for the third straight year. Spadaro led the Eagles in goals with seven, assists with seven and points with 21. Sophomore Kendra Anderson was named to the All-ODAC second team. Anderson scored three goals and added three assists for the Eagles. Senior Kim Johnston received honorable mention on the All-ODAC team. Johnston finished second on the team in scoring with 10 points. Washington & Lee’s Kendall Korte was named the ODAC Player of the Year. Lynchburg’s Allie Weir was named Freshman of the Year and her coach, Enza Steele was selected ODAC Coach of the Year. Torrie Higgins of Randolph-Macon was voted the ODAC Field Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Eastern Mennonite received the Team Sportsmanship Award.
  • Field hockey loses at EMU - 12/04/2006

  • The Bridgewater College field hockey team lost at Eastern Mennonite, 4-0, Saturday in the quarterfinals of the ODAC tournament. The Eagles finish their season with a 6-12 overall record.
  • Eagles defeat Mary Baldwin - 12/04/2006

  • The Bridgewater College field hockey team closed out its regular season with a 9-0 victory at Mary Baldwin on Wednesday. Kasie Haga and Rachel Doria scored two goals apiece to lead the Eagles. Erin Spadaro, Kim Johnston, Kirsten Miner, Kendra Anderson and Jackie Murk each scored once for the Eagles. Spadaro finished with four assists while Johnston and Anderson each had one assist.
  • Anderson named ODAC player of the week - 12/04/2006

  • Bridgewater College sophomore Kendra Anderson was named ODAC Field Hockey Player of the Week by the conference office Monday. Anderson scored the game’s only goal in BC’s 1-0 conference victory over Roanoke. She then added a pair of goals in the Eagles’ 5-1 victory over Randolph-Macon Woman’s College.