Bridgewater Rolls To 85-41 Victory Over Johnson & Wales

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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Bridgewater College won the consolation game of the Hilton Garden Inn Invitational by rolling past Johnson & Wales, 85-41, Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles dominated play Saturday as they led 39-18 at the break and pulled away to the finla margin of victory.

Ronnie Thomas and Kenneth Waugh each finished the game with 14 points to lead the Eagles offense. It was the first double-digit scoring game for Waugh in his career.

In addition to the scoreboard, the Eagles dominated the statistical categories.

Bridgewater shot 42.4 percent from the floor, making 28-of-66 attempts. The Eagles defense limited Johnson & Wales to 21.7 percent shooting as the Wildcats made just 13-of-60 shots.

The Eagles also controlled the backboards by a 53-44 margin. Daniel McClain led the Eagles with six boards and David Larson added five.

The Eagles, now 2-1 on the season, return to action on Nov. 30 when they travel to Randolph College for their first conference game of the season.