Aimee SmithByers Nets Game-Winner as Blazer Women Top Marymount, 1-0
FREDERICK, Md.--Freshman Kristen Byers notched her second goal of the season in the 39th minute as the Hood College women's soccer team (7-2-1, 2-2 CAC) earned a 1-0 Capital Athletic Conference victory over the visiting Marymount University Saints (0-9, 0-2 CAC) Saturday afternoon at Thomas Athletic Field.
Byers was in the right place at the right time as teammate Cara Jordan's attempt ricocheted off the left post and right to Byers, who tapped the ball into the open net after Saint goalkeeper Gaby Prellezo came out to try and deflect Jordan's shot. Jordan collected her sixth assist of the season and 18th of her career as Hood evened its CAC record at 2-2 and moved up to fifth place in the standings.
Junior Rachelle Buhrman registered her first solo shutout of the season, making nine saves as Hood ran its unbeaten streak to six in a row. The Blazers also improved to 3-0 against Marymount since joining the CAC in 2007. Additionally, the Blazers have yet to surrender a Saint score during that span.
Hood honored seniors Nikki Antalffy, Laura Hines and Brittany Hurt before the game. This trio has been part of 34 Hood victories over the last four years and has a chance to become the winningest senior class in program history this season.
The Blazers step out of conference play Tuesday to travel to Catholic University for a 4:30 match.
