Hollins vs Bridgewater | Saturday, February 15, 2025 | Salem, Va.
The Basics
Score: Hollins 59, Bridgewater 71
Records: Hollins 11-11 / 4-10 ODAC | Eagles 19-4 / 12-2 ODAC
The Lead: Hollins was back home to defend her home court on Saturday when Bridgewater came to Roanoke. The Eagles came into the game sitting in 2
nd in the most current Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) standings. Hollins scored first in a first half that would see Bridgewater go into the locker room with a slim, 32-30, edge. The Green and Gold were down just five heading into the fourth quarter but couldn't mount a rally as Bridgewater pulled away for the 71-59, conference, win.
Highlights
- Sarah Morales scored the opening hoop for the second game in a row. BC scored 11 in a row before a Morales jumper stopped the run. Morales completed the three-point play and that was followed by buckets by Grayson Alfano and Zaria Holden. A 3-pointer by Missy Hazard and Hollins was back in the game, 13-12. The Eagles looked to pull away but a Cabria Mutz jump shot would trim the deficit to 20-16 after one period of play.
- A pair of three-pointers by Ariana Gutierrez and one by Morales allowed Hollins to stay close. Holden scored right before the buzzer and HU had cut it to 32-30 at the break.
- Hazard opened the second half by connecting from long range to allow Hollins to retake the lead. The teams traded the lead before a 7-0 surge by the Eagles gave the visitors control. Holden hit three free throws down the stretch, but it would be BC taking a five-point lead into the fourth quarter.
- The Eagles started the finale with a 12-2 run that put Hollins down by double digits and Bridgewater would hold that lead for the remainder of the game, picking up the ODAC win, 71-59.
- Holden led with 16 points while Morales added 15. Mutz grabbed a team high 11 rebounds and led HU in steals (3) and assists (6).
Up Next: Hollins is scheduled to play their home finale on Wednesday versus Ferrum. However, with the forecasted weather front moving in, check
www.hollinssports.com for potential updates to the schedule.