Greensboro College - Comeback Falls Short for GC vs. Bridgewater 79-71

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Comeback Falls Short for GC vs. Bridgewater 79-71

Walter Brady

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11/16/2008 11:05:40 AM

Harrisonburg, Va. --Walter Brady (St. Petersburg, Fla./Gibbs) scored 16 points and Greensboro College produced a late rally, but The Pride lost to Bridgewater, 79-71, to close play at the Eastern Mennonite Classic on Sunday. Michael Mitchell (Burlington, NC/Williams) added 14 points for Greensboro (0-2) on 6-8 shooting. RJ Smith (Charleston, SC/Porter Gaud School) came off the bench to tally 10 points. Box Score

The Eagles led by as many as 15 points in the first half. The Pride trimmed the margin to 42-34 at the break. GC tied the game three times in the last 5:28 late but could never get regain the lead.

The Pride shot 44-percent in the game, including 52 percent in the second half. BC won the battle of the boards 38-33.

Michael Oblitey recorded a game-high 26 points for Bridgewater (1-1).

Brady earned all tournament team honors for The Pride. He had 16 points and 14 boards against host EMU on Saturday.

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