BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Virginia Wesleyan scored two first-half goals Tuesday and held on to defeat Bridgewater College, 2-0, in ODAC women's soccer action.

There were few scoring opportunities for either side in the first 15 minutes of action, but the Marlins were able to strile first when Blaze Byrd scored at the 27:50 mark.

The Marlins added a huge goal in the final minute of the half when Krista Witmer scored off Katie Gradel's corner to give Virginia Wesleyan a 2-0 lead at the break.

The Eagles had a chance to cut the defict with about 20 minutes left to play, but Megan Groos' penalty kick bounced off the crossbar. Bridgewater kept the pressure on down the stretch, but Marlins' goalkeeper Allison Lennox recorded a pair of saves to preserve the shutout.

The Marlins held a 15-8 advantage in shots and 6-3 edge in shots on goal. Virginia Wesleyan also held a 4-3 edge in corners.

BC goalkeeper Cari Hensley finished with four saves while Lennox finished with three saves for VWC.

The Eagles are now 9-3-1 overall and 3-2 in the ODAC. The Marlins improve to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in the conference.