FREDERICK, Md. - The Hood College women's soccer team battled their way to a scoreless draw with the Washington College Shorewomen in its home season opener.

Inside the Box Score

• Brenna Ellenberger (Baltimore, MD/Perry Hall) notched her first career shutout, denying five shots. 
• Ava Swartz (Laurel, MD/Atholton) and Alli House (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ/Point Pleasant Beach) led the attack for the Blazers with a shot a piece.

How it Happened

• The Shorewomen controlled the action for much of the first half with seven shots to Hood's two in the first 45 minutes of the game.
• The second half proved to be a physical battle on both sides with 19 total fouls, and seven yellow cards. 
• Hood held tough in the second half as Washington tallied nine shots, three in on goal, each of which Ellenberger saved. 

Analysis

• Washington ended the match with a 16-2 advantage in shots.

For the Opponent

• The lead attacker for the Shorewomen was Audrey Flanagan with five shots, one on target.
• Paige O'Connell had three shots, one on goal.

Notes

• Hood ended the evening 0-0-2 on the season, while Washington moves to 2-0-1.

Up Next

The Blazers are back in action on Saturday, September 10 when they travel to Penn State Harrisburg to face the Nittany Lions.