BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Shenandoah turned in a solid effort in its 2003 volleyball opener, but host Bridgewater was too much as the Eagles took a 30-21, 30-16, 30-22 non-conference victory Monday evening.

BC improved to 4-0 with the victory while SU was unable to get new coach Sarah Pelster a victory in her first match as the Hornets head coach.

Senior Lesley Beard (Youngstown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch) had 12 assists and six digs for the visitors with Hannah Williams (Salem, Va./Glenvar) adding a team high eight kills.

Sophomore Jenny Gray (Sumerduck, Va./Liberty) celebrated her return after missing the 2002 season with a torn ACL by contributing four kills, nine digs and a team high five service aces.

Complete statistics will be available Tuesday morning.

SU has its home opener Wednesday evening at 6:30 against Eastern Mennonite University.