SAINT DAVIDS, PA — Bryn Mawr College fell to Eastern University, 63-48, at Eastern University Gymnasium. The Owls forced 25 turnovers but were outscored 28-20 in the paint.

How It Happened:

• Bryn Mawr initiated the first quarter with precision, as Michelle Jiang secured two early free throws. Capitalizing on turnovers, Jenny Briggs and Jiang contributed to a swift scoring run, putting the Owls ahead momentarily. Bryn Mawr effectively utilized fast breaks, highlighted by Jiang's layup following a steal by Briggs. Despite the defensive efforts, Eastern responded with a series of 3-pointers, maintaining a narrow lead. The Owls kept pace through a combination of offensive rebounds and points in the paint, with Danielle Hinton's tip-in narrowing the gap to one. The quarter concluded with Bryn Mawr trailing 14–12.
• Eastern's strong presence in the paint and fast breaks defined the second quarter. The Owls' defense made notable contributions with four steals, while Briggs connected on a 3-pointer to keep the team within reach. Despite this, Eastern capitalized on turnovers to maintain momentum, increasing their lead. Maddy Patel's 3-pointer narrowed the gap to a single point at 4:45, but Eastern responded with a series of plays that extended their advantage. The quarter concluded with the Owls trailing 31-22, as Eastern's fast-paced offense and effective scoring in the paint proved decisive.
• Bryn Mawr began the third quarter with a significant impact, narrowing the gap by scoring 11 points. Jenna Vollor capitalized on offensive rebounds, contributing a key tip-in early in the quarter, while Briggs added to the effort with a jumper and a layup. Hannah Mack played a pivotal role defensively, recording a block and an offensive rebound that led to a successful tip-in. Meanwhile, Hannah Govert registered a career-high total of five defensive rebounds, bolstering Bryn Mawr's efforts on the boards. The Owls continued to press, with Bridget Barron making two free throws in the closing minutes, reducing the deficit. Bryn Mawr outscored Eastern 11–9 in the quarter, ending with a 40–33 score, as they worked to keep the game within reach.
• Bryn Mawr began the fourth quarter facing a deficit but worked to narrow the gap with consistent free throw shooting, converting all six attempts. Briggs added a critical 3-pointer at 6:30, contributing to the Owls' offensive effort. Despite these efforts, turnovers proved costly, allowing Eastern to capitalize on fast breaks and extend their lead. Eastern's offensive efficiency was notable, scoring 23 points in the quarter with key contributions from the paint and three-point line. Eastern's defense forced six turnovers, which they converted into nine points. The quarter ended with Eastern maintaining their advantage, closing at 63-48 over Bryn Mawr.

Bryn Mawr will begin Centennial Conference play on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM EST as the Owls head to Allentown, PA to face Muhlenberg College. Tune into the game live on gobrynmawr.com and follow @bmcathletics on social media to stay up to date with your favorite Bryn Mawr teams!