BRIDGEWATER, Va. - In an exciting ODAC volleyball contest on Wednesday evening the Eagles defeated Virginia Wesleyan in four sets in a key conference matchup at Nininger Hall.

The Eagles won the first two - 25-22, 25-15 but the Marlins took the third game with a 23-25 win.

Bridgewater jumped out early in the fourth, leading 8-2 only to see the Marlins respond.  Virginia Wesleyan battled and cut the lead to four at 16-12 before they tied the game at 22 and took the lead 23-22.  The game then exchanged ties (23-23, 24-24) before the Eagles prevailed with a 26-24 win.

"Our maturation process is lile a geometric progression. Our last match we were one set better than the match before. Tonight, we were one set better that our last match," BC head coach Greg Spector said.

"Tonight is the first night all season we have played with our projected starting lineup," Spector continued. "We've been battling through injuries and illness and we now have everyone back on the court together. Hopefully, this group can stay healthy and develop a rhythm as we move toward the end of the season."

Senior Tricia Davis led the Eagles with 39 assists and 24 digs on the night while senior Erika Dirnagl and sophmore Katie Baker each had 13 kills.  Senior Mandy Hill had 10 kills and led the Eagles in blocks with four.  Freshman Casey O'Leary had 19 digs and junior Candice Guy had 17 digs for the Eagles.

Bridgewater is back in action this weekend when they travel to Frostburg State University for a tournament. "We need to keep progressing as things won't get any easier. This weekend, we are going to face some quality opponents and we need to continue playing well and growing as a team," said Spector.