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  • Dirnagl named to All-ODAC first team - 11/10/2008

  • Erika DirnaglBridgewater College junior Erika Dirnagl was named to the All-ODAC volleyball first team for the third consecutive season in voting by the conference coaches.

    Dirnagl was second in the ODAC in kills with 3.3 per game, third in hitting with a .329 percentage and fifth in aces with .44 per game.

    Tricia Davis, also a junior, was named to the All-ODAC honorable mention team. Davis led the conference in assists this season. [All-ODAC Volleyball Team]
  • Baker named to ODAC All-Tournament team - 11/08/2008

  • Katie BakerBridgewater College freshman Katie Baker was named to the ODAC All-Tournament team Saturday.

    Baker finished with 13 kills and one block in BC's quarterfinal victory over Roanoke on Friday. In Saturday's semifinal loss to No. 1 seed Washington and Lee, Baker added eight kills and two blocks.
  • Eagles lose to W&L in semifinals - 11/08/2008

  • ODAC VBlogoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team lost in the ODAC seminfinals Saturday, falling to No. 1 seed Washington and Lee in three sets 15-25, 24-26, 15-25.

    Katie Baker and Brittney Wittmer finished with eight kills each and Tricia Davis contributed 27 assists.

    The Eagles finish the season with a 23-8 record.
  • Eagles edge Roanoke at ODAC volleyball tournament - 11/07/2008

  • ODAC VBlogoBridgewater College advanced to the semifinals of the ODAC volleyball tournament with a thrilling, five-set victory Friday over Roanoke College at Hollins University.

    The Eagles won the contest 21-25, 26-24, 27-25, 21-25, 15-11.

    Tricia Davis had a big night for the Eagles with 59 assists and 13 digs. Erika Dirnagl led the offensive attack with 19 kills and Brittney Wittmer added 13.

    The Eagles will meet No. 1 seed Washington and Lee in semifinal action at Hollins. The match is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
  • Volleyball team seeded fifth for ODAC Tournament - 11/06/2008

  • The Bridgewater College volleyball team has earned the number five seed for the upcoming ODAC Tournament that begins on Friday, November 7 at Hollins University.

    The Eagles will take on the number four seed Roanoke College Maroons at 6:30 p.m. Earlier this season, the Maroons defeated the Eagles in a closely contested match, 3-2.
  • Spector named head coach for Maccabi Games - 11/05/2008

  • Greg SpectorBridgewater College head volleyball coach Greg Spector has been named the head coach of the women’s open volleyball team for next summer’s Maccabi Games in Israel.

    The Maccabi Games, also known as the Jewish Olympics, is a gathering of Jewish athletes from around the world for an Olympic-style competition.

    Spector has been involved in Maccabi for more than 20 years. He has participated as a player in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2001. He was an assistant coach on the men’s and women’s team in 2001, winning a silver medal for both the men’s and women’s squads. He also was the women’s team head coach for the Pan-Am games in Argentina in 2007, again winning a silver medal.

    “For me, it started out as a way to represent my country and compete and win against other athletes from around the world,” Spector said.

    Some of the top volleyball coaches in the country have coach at the Maccabi Games. Russ Rose, head coach at Penn State, and Doug Beall, CEO of U.S. Volleyball both are former coaches.

    “It’s quite an honor for me to be selected to coach the team at next summer’s Games,” Spector said. “The Maccabi Games helped shape me as an athlete and continue to guide me as a coach. I have a terrific sense of pride in my heritage and I owe a great deal of it to the Maccabi experience.”

    More than 9,000 athletes from 60 countries will gather in Israel for the next Maccabi Games.

    “In the volleyball venue, you get the chance to meet and compete against athletes from different countries. The languages and cultures are different, but everyone has two things in common – volleyball and the Jewish faith,” Spector said. “It makes the world seem smaller. For me, Maccabi has had a great impact on my life, both personally and professionally.”

    Spector describes the actual volleyball play as a “high level of competition with a mix of athletes from Division I, Division II and Division III working together to form most teams.”

    Athletes apply for spots on the team and, depending on the number of applicants, tryouts will be held in January. Spector will conduct tryouts for athletes on the East Coast while his assistant, Nir Ofer of UC-Riverside will oversee West Coast tryouts.

    Spector is looking forward to next summer’s Games, especially the opening ceremonies.

    “All of the athletes will be in the stadium along with 50,000 spectators,” Spector said. “It sends chills down my spine every time. You have athletes from 60 countries speaking countless different languages and then every one of them will sing the Israeli national anthem together – all singing one song, the same way in one language. It’s a very special moment.”

    The 18th World Maccabi Games will be held on July 13-23.
  • Eagles sweep Mary Washington - 11/01/2008

  • Erika DirnaglThe Bridgewater College volleyball team closed out its regular season Friday night with a tough three-set road victory at the University of Mary Washington.

    Bridgewater won 25-23, 25-23, 25-22.

    Erika Dirnagl led BC with 13 kills and Tricia Davis contributed 27 assists.

    Bridgewater finishes the regular season with a 22-7 record.
  • Volleyball team seeded fifth for ODAC Tournament - 11/06/2008

  • The Bridgewater College volleyball team has earned the number five seed for the upcoming ODAC Tournament that begins on Friday, November 7 at Hollins University.

    The Eagles will take on the number four seed Roanoke College Maroons at 6:30 p.m. Earlier this season, the Maroons defeated the Eagles in a closely contested match, 3-2.
  • Eagles Pick Up Non-Conference Win - 10/30/2008

  • Brittney WittmerBridgewater College picked up a victory against the Squirrels of Mary Baldwin on Thursday night, improving their record to 21-7. The Eagles won in three straight - 25-17, 25-15, 25-23. Junior Erika Dirnagl led the Eagles in kills with nine while junior Mandy Hill and freshman Katie Baker each had eight. Junior setter Tricia Davis had 27 assists on the evening.

    Bridgewater will finish their regular season with a non-conference game at the University of Mary Washington tomorrow evening.

  • Eagles lose to No. 23 CNU, 3-1 - 10/25/2008

  • Erika DirnaglBridgewater lost to No. 23 ranked Christopher Newport, 3-1, in non-conference action Friday night. CNU won by scores of 25-14, 27-29, 25-20, 25-20.

    Erika Dirnagl led the Eagles with 11 kills and Mandy Hill added nine. Katie Baker and Brittney Wittmer added eight kills each. Tricia Davis finished the contest with 37 assists and 20 digs. Kai-Lynn Stoker led the Eagles in digs with 22.

    The Eagles are now 20-7 on the season.
  • Volleyball Picks Up ODAC Victory - 10/22/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team improved their ODAC record to 6-4 by defeating Guilford College in three straight - 25-9, 25-14, 25-21. The Eagles are now 20-6 overall.

    The Eagles return to action on Friday when they travel to Christopher Newport for a non-conference game.

  • Eagles pick up a pair of victories - 10/18/2008

  • Mandy HillBridgewater College picked up a pair of victories Saturday on its trip to Sweet Briar College.

    The Eagles swept Sweet Briar 25-16, 25-16-25-12 in ODAC action and then defeated Mary Baldwin 25-20, 25-14, 25-18 in a non-conference contest.

    Katie Baker put down 11 kills and Brittney Wittmer added nine in the sweep over Sweet Briar. Tricia Davis finished with 24 assists and Kara Hayslip added 13 digs.

    Erika Dirnagl pounded 12 kills and Mandy Hill added 10 in the win over Mary Baldwin. Davis contributed 30 assists and Hayslip added 11 digs.

    The Eagles are now 5-4 in the ODAC and 19-6 overall.
  • Eagles Drop ODAC Match - 10/15/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team dropped to 4-4 in the O.D.A.C. and 17-6 overall after losing to Randolph Macon on Wednesday evening. The Yellow Jackets swept the Eagles in three straight - 25-18, 25-13, 25-21.

    Bridgewater will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Sweet Briar for an 11:00 a.m. match-up. The Eagles will then play Mary Baldwin at 1:00 p.m. at Sweet Briar.
  • Eagles finish 4-0 at Averett Invitational - 10/11/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team won two matches Saturday and finished with a 4-0 record at the Averett Invitational.

    The Eagles defeated Averett in four sets in Saturday's opener. Bridgewater won 26-24, 24-26, 25-12, 25-16. In Saturday's final match, BC swept LaGrange 25-12, 25-19, 25-13.
  • Eagles win two at Averett Invitational - 10/11/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team picked up a pair of victories Friday at the Averett Invitational.

    The Eagles defeated Ferrum College in straight sets, winning 25-23, 25-22, 25-20. BC also swept Salem College by scores of 25-14, 25-11, 25-15.

    Bridgewater plays two mores matches Saturday. The Eagles meet Averett at 10 a.m. and LaGrange at noon.
  • Eagles lose in four sets to Marlins - 10/07/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team suffered a tough road loss Tuesday at Virginia Wesleyan.

    The Marlins defeated the Eagles 25-20, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22.

    The Eagles are now 4-3 in the ODAC and 13-5 overall.
  • Eagles defeat Lynchburg in four sets - 10/01/2008

  • Katie BakerBridgewater College defeated the Lynchburg College Hornets in four sets Tuesday evening in ODAC volleyball action.

    Erika Dirnagl and Mandy Hill each finished with 12 kills to lead the Eagles attack. Hill also recorded four blocks with Dirnagl and Katie Baker adding three blocks each. Tricia Davis led the team in assists with 40 and digs with 22.

    The Eagles are now 13-4 overall and 4-2 in the ODAC.
  • Generals edge Eagles in five sets - 09/27/2008

  • Mandy HillThe Bridgewater College volleyball team came up just short against Washington and Lee University, losing in five sets 25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 21-25, 9-15 in a back-and-forth ODAC contest on Saturday.

    Erika Dirnagl led the Eagles with 12 kills and two blocks. Brittney Wittmer and Mandy Hill added 10 kills each and Katie Bakter finished with nine kills and four blocks. Tricia Davis recorded 41 sets and 15 digs.

    The Eagles are now 12-4 overall and 3-2 in ODAC play.
  • Eagles sweep Panthers - 09/25/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team got back on the winning track Thursday by sweeping Ferrum in three straight sets. The Eagles won 25-20, 25-19, 25-16.

    Erika Dirnagl led the Eagles with 12 kills and Mandy Hill added 10. Tricia Davis contributed 34 assists for BC.
  • Eagles Drop first ODAC Match - 09/23/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team suffered its first ODAC loss of the season Tuesdsay night, falling to Roanoke College in five sets (25-22, 25-21, 21-25, 22-25, 13-15).

    The loss drops the Eagles to 11-3 overall, 3-1 in the conference. Bridgewater will host Washington and Lee on Saturday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Dirnagl named ODAC Player of the Week - 09/22/2008

  • Erika DirnaglBridgewater College junior Erika Dirnagl has been named the ODAC Volleyball Player of the Week by the conference office.

    Dirnagl averaged just over 3 kills per game as the Eagles finished with a 4-1 record on the week.

    The Eagles won their only ODAC match, defeating EMU in straight set as Dirnagl led the team with 13 kills. BC then went 3-1 at the BC Invitational. Dirnagl finished with 39 kills in the four matches and was named to the all-tournament team.
  • Eagles finish 3-1 at BC Invitational - 09/20/2008

  • Erika DirnaglBridgewater won two of its three matches Saturday to finish with a 3-1 record at the BC Invitational.

    The Eagles swept Saturday's first two matches with 3-0 victories over Randolph and Sweet Briar. BC defeated Randolph 25-17, 25-19, 28-26 and then knocked off SBC 25-12, 25-14, 25-23.

    The final match of the day pitted the tourney's two unbeaten teams - Bridgewater and Pomona-Pitzer. Pomona-Pitzer finished the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record by knocking off the Eagles in four sets 25-9, 20-25, 25-17, 25-19.

    Pomona-Pitzer's Dana Kitrelle was named the tournament MVP. She was joined on the all-tournament team by teammates Sarah Amos and Megan Prior, Bridgewater's Erika Dirnagl and Tricia Davis and Southern Virginia's Alison Hamilton and Alissa Morrison.
  • Eagles win opener at BC Invitational - 09/20/2008

  • Erika DirnaglBridgewater College opened play in the BC Invitational Friday with a 3-1 victory over Southern Virginia at Nininger Hall.

    The Eagles won the 25-23, 25-12, 16-25, 25-19.

    Bridgewater spread the hitting load with five players - Katie Baker, Erika Dirnagl, Candice Guy, Mandy Hill and Brittney Wittmer - finishing the night with nine kills.

    Tricia Davis finished with 31 assists while Baker, Dirnagl and Hill added three blocks each. Kara Hayslip led the team in digs with 12.
  • Eagles sweep EMU - 09/17/2008

  • volleyball logoBridgewater College swept Eastern Mennonite in three sets Wednesday, winning 25-16, 25-23, 25-13.

    Erika Dirnagl led the Eagles with 13 kills. Tricia Davis contributed 30 assists and Brittney Wittmer finished with nine kills and five service aces.

    The Eagles are now 8-1 overall and 3-0 in the ODAC.
  • Eagles sweep Emory & Henry - 09/13/2008

  • volleyball logoBridgewater College improved to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in the ODAC by winning Saturday at Emory & Henry in straight sets.

    The Eagles won by scores of 25-23, 25-20, 25-16.
  • Eagles Defeat Wildcats - 09/09/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball improved to 6-1 overall and 1-0 in the O.D.A.C. when they defeated Randolph College in three straight - 25-19, 25-12, 25-12.
    The Eagles travel to Emory & Henry, Saturday, September 13th for another O.D.A.C. contest. Game time is 2:00 p.m.
  • Eagles split matches Saturday - 09/06/2008

  • davisThe Bridgewater College volleyball team split its two matches Saturday on its trip to Juniata College.

    Bridgewater lost to national power Juniata 3-0, but salvaged the split with a 3-0 victory over Marymount.

    More information will be available later.
  • Volleyball Game Change - 09/04/2008

  • volleyball logoBecause of the weather, the volleyball games that were scheduled to be played at Christopher Newport have been changed to Juniata. Bridgewater will face Juniata at 11:00 a.m. and then play Marymount University at 1:00 p.m.
  • Davis named ODAC Player of the Week - 09/01/2008

  • davisBridgewater College junior setter Tricia Davis has been named the ODAC Player of the Week by the conference office.

    Davis led the Eagles to a 4-0 record at the Emory & Henry Invitational and was named the tournament's MVP.

    The BC setter racked up 137 total assists for a 10.5 per game average. She also hit .400 on 10 kills against no errors to go with eight service aces and 43 total digs (3.3 per game). In the final two matches of the tournament, Davis hit a combined .444 with 74 assists and 29 digs in 7 games.
  • Eagles finish 4-0 at E&H tournament - 08/30/2008

  • volleyball logoBridgewater College finished as the only unbeaten team at the Emory & Henry volleyball invitational as the Eagles won two more matches Saturday to finish the weekend with a 4-0 record.

    Saturday, Bridgewater swept Milligan 3-0, winning 25-19, 25-23, 25-19. The Eagles closed out the tourney by defeating Merdith in four sets, 25-11, 25-18, 23-25, 25-15.

    Junior setter Tricia Davis was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Davis was joined on the all-tournament team by freshman Katie Baker.
  • Eagles open season with two wins - 08/29/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team opened its season Friday at the Emory & Henry Invitational with a pair of 3-0 victories.

    The Eagles defeated Southern Virginia 25-14, 25-22, 25-16 in their first match. In the second match BC defeated U.Va.-Wise 25-19,25-17,25-17.

    The Eagles play Milligan College and Meredith College on Saturday.
  • Eagles picked third in preseason poll - 08/28/2008

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team was picked to finish third in the ODAC preseason coaches’ poll released Wednesday.

    Defending champion Washington & Lee was picked first and received 10 of the 11 first-place votes. Randolph-Macon was picked second.

    The Eagles will be under the direction of first-year head coach Greg Spector. BC lost ODAC Player of the Year Marsha Hermes to graduation, but the Eagles return a solid nucleus to the court in 2008. All-ODAC first-team pick Erika Dirnagl returns along with All-ODAC second-team setter Tricia Davis.

    Following BC in the poll are Virginia Wesleyan, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Emory & Henry, Eastern Mennonite, Guilford, Randolph and Sweet Briar.
  • Spector named BC's new head volleyball coach - 05/23/2008

  • volleyball logoBridgewater College athletics director announced Friday that Greg Spector has been named the new women’s volleyball head coach.

    Spector becomes just the second coach in the program’s history. He succeeds Mary Frances Heishman who started the volleyball program in 1975. Coach Heishman retired as volleyball coach following the 2007 season.

    Spector brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Bridgewater position. He has coached at various levels, include college, high school, club and international teams.

    In 2008, Spector was the head women’s volleyball coach for Maccabi USA Sports and recruited nationally for top-level players to play at the international level. He served as the team’s assistant coach in 2001.

    From 2003-2005, Spector was an assistant coach at Division I Marshall University where he worked specifically with middle hitters and blocking. Prior to that position, he was an assistant women’s volleyball coach at Urbana University, a Division III university in Ohio.

    Prior to accepting the Bridgewater job, Spector was owner and director of recruiting for Indy Juniors Volleyball Club in Indianapolis.

    Spector received a bachelor of science degree in applied sciences kinesiology from San Diego State University. He received his master of education degree in 2003 from Urbana University.
  • Heishman resigns as Eagles' volleyball coach - 04/01/2008

  • Coach Heishman The most victorious coach in Bridgewater College history has announced she will step down from coaching and return to full-time teaching after 32 years at the helm of the College's volleyball program.

    Mary Frances Heishman is a professor of health and exercise science who came to BC in 1970 as head lacrosse and assistant basketball coach. At the instigation of students, she started the volleyball program in 1975 and, in 1976, the program became a varsity sport for Bridgewater. Since then, Heishman has molded the program into one of the most respected teams in Division III.

    "My favorite thing about coaching is seeing players succeed," said Heishman. "The best part is the thrill of victory after a hard-fought match, but I also enjoy seeing the players succeed in their lives after college. It's exciting to see former players as coaches, athletic directors and guidance counselors, and see the things they are accomplishing."

    Heishman finishes her career with 653 wins and 270 losses. Entering this past season she ranked No. 5 in total victories among active Division III coaches.

    "I feel very fortunate to have worked with the quality of athletes that I have," Heishman said. "People will mention the 653 wins and what an accomplishment that is, but that was earned by my players."

    The Eagles won their first of five Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) championships under Heishman's guidance in 1988 when the team finished with a 33-2 overall record. That squad made the program's first-ever National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament appearance and earned Heishman the South Region Coach of the Year honor.

    Bridgewater also won ODAC titles in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2000. The Eagles made two more NCAA appearances during the 1989 and 2000 seasons.

    Heishman was named ODAC Coach of the Year seven times (1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1996, 2007). She coached seven players who received the ODAC Player of the Year award and 37 players who received All-ODAC first team honors.

    Heishman saved one of her best seasons for last as the 2007 team became just the second group in BC volleyball history to reach the 30-win mark, finishing with a 31-2 record. The Eagles were undefeated in conference play during the regular season.

    Heishman is a native of Montezuma, Va.
  • Hermes named to All-State first team - 01/26/2008

  • Marsha HermesBridgewater College senior Marsha Hermes was named to the VaSID College Division Volleyball All-State first team released earlier this week.

    Hermes, the 2007 ODAC Player of the Year, led the ODAC in kills per game and hitting percentage. She finished her stellar career as Bridgewater’s all-time leader in kills.

    Sophomore Erika Dirnagl was named to the all-state second team. Dirnagl ranked among the ODAC leaders in several statistical categories and was selected to the All-ODAC first team.

    Christopher Newport swept two of the top honors with Brittany Collins earning the Player of the Year award while the Captains head coach Lindsay Birch was named the Coach of the Year. Virginia Wesleyan's Rebecca Leedom was named the Rookie of the Year.
  • Hermes named honorable mention on All-South team - 11/08/2007

  • HermesBridgewater College senior Marsha Hermes received honorable mention on the AVCA All-South Region volleyball team released Thursday.

    Hermes, the 2007 ODAC Player of the Year, helped lead the Eagles to a 31-2 overall record. Hermes led the ODAC in both hitting percentage and kills per game.
  • Wittmer receives academic honor - 11/08/2007

  • WittmerBridgewater College junior Brittney Wittmer has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Distirct 3, College Division All-Academic volleyball second team.

    Wittmer, a Biology major, averaged 2.3 kills and 1.9 digs per game this season and helped lead the Eagles to a 31-2 record.

    As a sophomore, Wittmer was a third-team selection to the District 3 All-Academic volleyball team.
  • Heishman, Hermes received top honors - 11/05/2007

  • HermescoachBridgewater College senior Marsha Hermes has been named ODAC Player of the Year and Eagles' head coach Mary Frances Heishman received the ODAC Coach of the Year award in voting by the conference coaches.

    Hermes, an outside hitter, led the Eagles to a 31-2 record, 10-0 in ODAC regular season play. The Eagles entered the ODAC tournament as the #1 seed and made their way to the championship match, but were defeated by Washington & Lee University, 3-0. Hermes finished at or near the top of the conference in several categories including hitting percentage (.335), kills (478) and kills per game (4.39). She adds this season’s All-ODAC first team selection to the one she earned last year.

    Heishman enjoys her seventh ODAC top coaching honor, having last won the award in 1996. Her Eagles carried a 25-match winning streak into the ODAC championship match, the longest of the season at that point. Over that stretch, Bridgewater won 75 out of 83 games played as the Eagles went to five games only once (9/21 vs. Southern Virginia).

    Bridgewater College sophomore Erika Dirnagl was named to the All-ODAC first team for the second straight year. Dirnagl led the ODAC in aces and finished second in hitting percentage.

    Eagles' sophomore setter Tricia Davis ranked among the nation's leaders and led the ODAC in assists with 12.64 per game.

    Virginia Wesleyan College’s Rebecca Leedom won the sport’s Rookie of the Year award, and Randolph-Macon College’s Michelle Kutcher was tabbed as the ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Randolph College earned the Team Sportsmanship Award.
  • Eagles lose in championship match - 11/03/2007

  • vblogoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team saw its quest for an ODAC title come up short as the Eagles lost in three straight game to Washington & Lee in the championship match..

    Saturday morning, the Eagles advanced to the title match with a 3-1 victory over Lynchburg in semifinal action.

    Bridgewater is now 31-2 on the season. The Eagles will now have to wait to see if an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III volleyball tournament comes their way. Bids will be announced late Sunday or early Monday.

  • Eagles sweep EMU - 11/02/2007

  • vblogoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team won its 30th match of the season Friday with a 3-0 victory over Eastern Mennonite in the quarterfinals of the ODAC tournament at Hollins University. The Eagles won 30-23, 30-22, 30-21.

    Bridgewater meets Lynchburg at 10:30 Saturday morning in one semifinal match. Lynchburg defeated Roanoke 3-1 in quarterfinal action.
  • Volleyball Tournament Pairings - 10/31/2007

  • vblogoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team will open the 2007 O.D.A.C. tournament as the number 1 seed on Friday, Nov. 2 at 5:00 p.m.

    The Eagles enter the tournament with a 29-1, 10-0 record and will face cross-town rival and #8 seed Eastern Mennonite in quarterfinal action.

    For more information about the ODAC Volleyball tournament, including pairings and results, visit the [Championship Website] and click on the volleyball logo.
  • Volleyball Gets Win Over Greensboro - 10/26/2007

  • Mandy HillThe Bridgewater College volleyball team closed out its regular season with a victory over Greensboro College, 3-1 (29-31, 30-17, 30-19, 30-27).

    The victory was the 22nd in a row for the Eagles and set a new school record for consecutive wins. Bridgewater closes out the regular season with a 29-1 overall record and a 10-0 mark in the ODAC.

    Senior outside hitter Marsha Hermes broke the season record for kills with her 17 kills in the game. She now has 451 for the season. The previous record was 434 and was held by Sydney Fultz during the 1996 season.

    Sophomore Mandy Hill had 15 kills and a team leading six blocks. Teammates Erika Dirnagl and Jennifer Allen each had 12 kills.

    Bridgewater now has a week to prepare for the ODAC tournament. The Eagles enter the tournament as the number one seed and will face Eastern Mennonite in the quarter-finals. This year's tournament is at Hollins University. Game time for next Friday (Nov. 2) is 5:00 p.m.
  • Eagles Defeat Marlins - 10/23/2007

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team defeated the Marlins of Virgina Wesleyan on Tuesday to win their 21st consecutive game and tie the school record for most consecutive wins.

    The Eagles dropped the first game 34-32 but rallied to win the next three - 30-26, 32-30, 30-23. Senior Marsha Hermes led BC with 19 kills. Sophomore Erika Dirnagl had 18 kills and a team-leading six blocks, while junior Brittney Wittmer had 15 kills and four blokcs. Sophomore Mandy Hill contributed eight kills and five blocks.

    Sophomore setter Tricia Davis had 52 assists and broke the season record of 1,161 previously held by Katherine Heath during the 2004 season. Davis now has 1,212 assists on the season.

    The Eagles finished the season undefeated in the ODAC and will be the number one seed in the tournament. Bridgewater will face non-conference opponent Greensboro on Friday for their final home game of the season. Game time is 6:30 p.m.
  • Eagles Sweep E & H - 10/20/2007

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team continued to roll through its schedule with a 3-0 (30-20, 30-20, 30-25) victory Saturday over Emory and Henry.

    Sophomore middle hitter Mandy Hill led the attack with 12 kills. Sophomore setter Tricia Davis dished out 42 assists on the afternoon.

    Bridgewater ran their winning streak to 20 in a row and improved their record to 27-1, 9-0 in the O.D.A.C.

    The Eagles are back in action on Tuesday when they host the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan. Game time is 6:30 p.m.
  • Eagles down Randolph in three straight - 10/18/2007

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team continued to roll through its schedule with a 3-0 victory Thursday night at Randolph College.

    The Eagles won the match 30-24, 30-17, 30-26.

    Bridgewater ran its winning streak to 19 in a row with the victory. The Eagles are 26-1 overall and 8-0 in the ODAC.
  • Eagles run winning streak to 18 straight - 10/16/2007

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College Eagles defeated Southern Virginia in four games Tuesday night at The Barn in Buena Vista.

    The Eagles won 30-26, 30-28, 22-30, 30-22. The win was the 18th in a row for the Eagles. Bridgewater is now 25-1 on the season.
  • Hermes breaks career kills record - 10/15/2007

  • Marsha HermesBridgewater College senior Marsha Hermes broke the Bridgewater College kills record in Saturday's match against Rose Hulman.

    Hermes now has 1,460 kills in her career. She broke the previous mark of 1,444, held by Candy Baker (2000-03).
  • Eagles Win Two More - 10/13/2007

  • ErikaThe Bridgewater College volleyball team won two non-conference volleyball matches on Saturday to run their winning streak to 17 in a row and improve their overall record to 24-1.

    In the first game of the day B.C. defeated Goshen College in three straight (30-28, 30-28, 30-24). Sophomore Erika Dirnagl had 15 kills to lead the attack.

    In the second game the Eagles defeated Rose-Hullman Institute of Technology, 3-0 (30-20, 30-16, 30-25). Senior outside hitter Marsha Hermes led the attack with 18 kills on 29 attempts and Dirnagl had four blocks.

    BC will travel to Southern Virginia for a non-conference game on Tuesday and will resume ODAC action on Thursday when the Eagles travel to Randolph College.

  • Volleyball Ranked in Region Poll - 10/12/2007

  • volleyball logoThe Bridgewater College volleyball team is ranked third in the recent NCAA South Region poll. The Eagles are riding a 15-game winning streak and have an overall record of 22-1. The team sits atop the ODAC standings with a 7-0 league record.

    Emory University (17-2) and Trinity(21-1) have the top two spots in the region. The rest of the rankings are as follows: Southwestern (14-7), Christopher Newport (17-5), Austin (22-3), Texas-Dallas (15-4), and Rhodes (14-10).

  • Eagles Defeat Royals - 10/11/2007

  • Brittany WittmerThe Bridgewater College volleyball team ran their record to 22-1 with a victory over the Royals of Eastern Mennonite. The Eagles won in three straight (30-23, 30-17, 30-14) and are now riding a 15-game winning streak.

    Senior Marsha Hermes led the attack with 13 kills, while junior Brittany Wittmer had eight kills and four blocks. Sophomore setter Tricia Davis had 36 assists on the night.