Roanoke's Fourth Quarter Rally Spoils Bridgewater Homecoming
Bridgewater fell 24-14 to Roanoke on Saturday in the Eagles' Homecoming game, with turnovers proving costly down the stretch.
Jaicere Bateman threw for 245 yards for the Eagles, while Ian Browne led the receivers with 83 yards.
- Bridgewater took an early lead in the second quarter with a short touchdown run by Wyatt Jervis.
- Roanoke quickly answered, and the teams went into halftime tied 7-7.
- A Roanoke field goal put the visitors ahead 10-7 in the third, but Bridgewater regained the lead with a 89-yard punt return touchdown by Xavier Edelen.
- Two second-half fumbles swung the momentum back to the Maroons, who secured their first win over Bridgewater since 1930 with a pair of rushing scores.
Bridgewater returns home next Saturday to face Gallaudet at 2 p.m.
Author's summary: Roanoke wins 24-14 over Bridgewater.