BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Twenty-fourth ranked Bridgewater used a 13-2 run over the final five minutes of the first half turn a one point deficit into a 40-30 halftime advantage and defeated Washington and Lee, 68-60, in ODAC women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon at Nininger Hall.

The Eagles (15-1, 12-0 ODAC) extended their halftime lead to as many as 15 points with 14:30 to play on a layup from senior Sarah Hagood. However, the Generals would cut the deficit to four points (61-57) with 1:09 left on a jumper from senior center Megan Babst (Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel). On the ensuing possession, the Eagles put the game out of reach on a three-point play from Hagood.

Bridgewater connected on 5-of-6 free throws in the final minute to preserve the victory.

W&L (8-9, 6-7 ODAC) was led by Babst who tallied 25 points and seven rebounds. Senior forward Jessica Mentz (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) notched 21 points and nine boards, while senior guard Sarah Schmidt (Topeka, Kan./Hayden) scored 10 points.

Four Bridgewater players tallied double figures in points, led by Hagood with 19. Megan Forster added 15 points, while Marie Bolton chipped in with 12. Sarah Oktavec was the fourth Eagle in double figures with 11 points.

W&L returns to action on Wednesday when it hosts Randolph-Macon Woman's College at 5:00 pm.

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