BRIDGEWATER, Va. – The Randolph-Macon field hockey team competed in a midweek matchup at Bridgewater College to begin ODAC play. The Eagles used an early goal to push their way to victory.

The Basics:

Score: Bridgewater (Va.) 2, Randolph-Macon 0

Location/Venue: Bridgewater, Va./Bridgewater College/Jopson Athletic Complex

Records: Bridgewater (Va.) (4-4, 1-0 ODAC), Randolph-Macon (3-7, 0-1 ODAC),

How it Happened:

• The Eagles wasted no time getting on the board, as just over a minute into the matchup, they lit up the scoreboard to begin the scoring.
• Six minutes later, Bridgewater struck again with another goal, which proved to be the final one of the game. Both goals came off the stick of Emily Tyler.
• R-MC used six shots in the middle two quarters to put pressure on the Eagles but came up short as Bridgewater kept them scoreless.

Inside the Numbers:

• Goalkeeper Kelsey Seiler (Midlothian, Va./Midlothian) tallied four saves on the evening, making key saves late to keep R-MC within striking distance.
• Lynn Giesken (Yorktown, Va./Tabb) led the way with two shots on goal, applying pressure on the Eagles defense.

Up Next:

Randolph-Macon will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 8 for a noon road matchup with Ferrum College.