FREDERICK, Md.--The Hood College field hockey team suffered its first Atlantic Women's College Conference loss of the season with a 3-2 setback to College of Notre Dame (Md.) Thursday at Thomas Athletic Field.

Notre Dame (1-3, 1-0 AWCC) opened a 2-0 halftime lead on goals by Erin Masters and Ashley Demski.

Hood (1-2, 1-1) closed to within 2-1 on an unassisted goal by Christina Woody just under five minutes into the second half. However, the Gators countered just over a minute later when Faith Wassink scored the eventual game-winner off an assist from Mandy Bathras.

The Blazers again pulled to within a goal with just over 20 minutes remaining when Christa Lunskow scored off a penalty corner. Steph Holmen and Brandy Noel assisted on the goal.

Ashley Saylor finished with eight saves for Hood.

The Blazers return to action Saturday when they visit Washington & Jefferson for a non-conference contest at 1 p.m.