FREDERICK, Md. - After both teams got the scoring started early in the first half and remained tied at one during the second half, the Hood College men's soccer team fell in overtime to the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets 2-1

 Inside the Box Score

• Luke Hammer netted the lone goal for the Blazers.
• Cristian Urbina tallied an assist on the Hammer goal.
• Danny Castillo recorded eight saves in the net for Hood. 

How It Happened

• Randolph-Macon got the scoring started quickly when Penny Senior was awarded a penalty kick at the 14:18 mark to take the early 1-0 lead. 
• Three minutes later, Hammer found the back of the net off an Urbina corner kick opportunity to tie the game at one apiece. 
• After a scoreless second half, the Blazers and Yellow Jackets headed into overtime. 
• Penny secured the 2-1 overtime win in the 94th minute. 

Analysis 

• Randolph-Macon had the advantage over Hood 24-8 in shots
• Both teams took five corner kicks. 

For the Opponent

• Senior scored both goals for the Yellow Jackets 
• Adam Braithwaite recorded four saves in net.

From Coach Zafiratos

"Despite the tough overtime loss for us tonight, I'm extremely proud of our guys and how well they competed from the start to finish against a quality team. I really feel like this game is a positive turning point for us as a young team."

"Soccer is a game of scoring goals, and we had every opportunity to win tonight in the second half. We will learn from this and come more prepared when this situation arises again." 

Up Next: 

• The Blazers move to 3-2 on the season.
• Hood will be back in action against Penn State Mont Alto Nittany Lions at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 23.
• Before the game, the three seniors will be honored for all their hard work and dedication over the last four years.