The Emory & Henry College Women’s Basketball Team (1-0) got its season underway with a 57-51 win at former ODAC-rival Bridgewater College (0-3) Saturday evening.
After falling behind, 4-0, early in the game, the Wasps ran off nine straight to take the lead. The two squads traded baskets with four in a row by the Eagles making it a 12-9 contest at the end of the first.
In the second frame, the teams continued to go back and forth before a 10-0 run by Bridgewater made the score 24-19. Six of the final 10 points of the half went E&H’s way as BC took a 28-25 advantage into the break.
The third period saw Emory & Henry regain the lead, 34-30, thanks to a 9-2 run which covered the opening three minutes. The Eagles closed the gap to 39-38 a with 10 minutes left to play.
E&H opened the fourth quarter on a 9-2 run, going up 48-40 with 6:16 to play. Bridgewater was able to get within three (54-51) with 1:39 to go but the Wasps made three-of-four free throws down the stretch to seal the 57-51 victory.
Wasps best Bridgewater in basketball
