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STEVENSON, Md. - Stevenson sophomore Brittany Ross (Millersville/Severna Park) and freshman Lauren Weitzman (Westminster/Winters Mill) combined for six saves and a shutout as the Mustangs opened the 2009 season with a 0-0 tie against Bridgewater (Va.) Tuesday evening at Greenspring Field.

Stevenson (0-0-1) is unbeaten in its last five regular-season games, going 3-0-2, and has not lost at home in its last four at home.

Bridgwater held an 11-9 edge in shots, but totaled nine of those shots in the first half and second overtime. The Eagles outshot the Mustangs 6-2 in the opening half, but were held scoreless thanks to four saves from Ross who led the CAC in saves percentage last season.

As a team, Stevenson ranked second in the conference with nine shutouts a year ago and have allowed just one goal in its last five games at home.

The Mustang defense held Bridgewater to just two shots over the next two periods before Weitzman came up with two saves on three Eagles attempts in the second overtime to keep the game scoreless.

Cari Hensley played all 110 minutes in goal for Bridgewater (0-1), making four saves, all of which came in regulation where she faced seven shots.

Stevenson will look for its first win of the season on Saturday when it travels to Virginia Wesleyan for the Orthopaedic Classic. Game time between the Marlins and Mustangs is at 3:00 p.m.