Roanoke Escapes Bridgewater with 78-70 win

BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Roanoke College hit 8-of-10 three-point shots in the first half to open up a 45-34 lead and the Maroons held on the rest of the way to defeat Bridgewater College, 78-70, in ODAC men's basketball action Wednesday night.

Roanoke (7-2, 2-2 ODAC) led the entire second half as the Eagles could get no closer than six points down the stretch.

Jared Butler and Tee Jackson each finished with 21 points to lead the Maroons. Ben Shrader came off the bench to hit 4-of-5 three-pointers and finished with 14 points. The Maroons hit 17-of-19 foul shots, including 10-of-11 by Jackson.

Bridgewater College (3-4, 1-2 ODAC) was led by Jay Strotman's 16 points. Josh Fox scored 15 and Clay Michael added 14 for the Eagles.

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Players Mentioned

#3 Jared Butler: Guard; 5' 11"; Senior

#12 Tee Jackson: Guard; 6' 3"; Junior

#4 Ben Shrader: G; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#3 Jared Butler
: 5' 11"; Senior
: Guard

#12 Tee Jackson
: 6' 3"; Junior
: Guard

#4 Ben Shrader
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: G

Players Mentioned

#3 Jared Butler

#12 Tee Jackson

#4 Ben Shrader

Players Mentioned

#3 Jared Butler

#12 Tee Jackson

#4 Ben Shrader