FREDERICK, Md. - Fifth-seeded Widener came from behind in double overtime and again during penalty kicks to advance past Hood College in the Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth Women's Soccer First Round.
The teams battled 1-1 through 110 minutes before Widener converted its last two penalty kicks to eliminate the Blazers 4-3.
Inside the Box Score
- Priya Nair (Falls Church, VA/George C. Marshall) recorded a goal in the match
- Brenna Ellenberger (Baltimore, MD/Perry Hall) made two saves in 110 minutes
How it Happened
- After over 100 minutes of scoreless soccer, Nair found the back of the net on a free kick just outside of the box that put Hood ahead 1-0. The sophomore took the kick from just outside the top of the box and deposited it into the right side of the net for the lead.
- Widener found the equalizer with just over two minutes left in the second overtime. Melissa Koch scored inside the box on a Emily Schall pass to send the game into penalty kicks.
- In the shootout, Madison Forte and Nair converted in the opening round.
- Brynn Foley knocked one off the left post. Hood answered with Ellenberger, who went down the middle to give the Blazers a 2-1 edge.
- Katie Quarry found the back of the net before Kaelyn Kobosko (Middletown, DE/Middletown) answered to keep Hood ahead 3-2.
- Kayla Taylor tied the shootout at 3-3 before Hannah O'Guin (Baltimore, MD/Perry Hall) was turned away by Samantha Coon.
- In the fifth round, Maggie Boyes scored and Coon came up with another stop to send Widener to the semifinals.
Analysis
- Hood held the advantage in shots 14-5.
- The Blazers also had seven corners to the Pride's two.
For the Opponent
- Koch scored the lone goal for the Pride.
- Schall notched an assist.
- Coon made six saves in 110 minutes.
Notes
- Hood's season ends with a 6-7-5 (4-3-1) record on the season, while Widener improves to 8-6-5 (4-3-1).
Up Next
The Blazers will be back in action for the fall 2023 season.
