BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Centre field hockey traveled to Virginia for their opening contest of the 2024 season. After a close opening half, Bridgewater pulled away with three goals in the second half, downing the Colonels 4-0.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- The contest remained close for much of the opening frame, the Eagles placing the first goal during a corner opportunity in the final two minutes. With the second period proving to be a stalemate between the two squads, Bridgewater held a one-point lead entering halftime.
- Out of the break, the Eagles continued to utilize their corner opportunities, notching a late goal in the third period in that fashion. Tallying two additional points in the fourth quarter, the final score was set at Bridgewater four, Centre zero.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Eagles led in shots taken, having eight to the Colonels' three.
Abby Brainard,
Jackie Rodriguez, and
Claire Martin tied for Centre's leader in shots taken with one apiece.
- In goal,
Carlie McKenry collected one save.
- Bridgewater created eight corner opportunities while Centre put together two.
UP NEXT
Centre field hockey will remain in Virginia for their next contest. They'll face Roanoke College tomorrow, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. ET.
