FREDERICK, Md. - A second-half goal proved to be the deciding factor in a hotly contested match as the Hood College women's soccer team defeated the Marymount Saints 2-1.
Inside the Box Score
Ava Swartz (Laurel, Md./Atholton) finished the match with both a goal and an assist.
Adrianna Escobar (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley) was credited with a goal.
Gabi Dolan (Quarryville, Pa./Solanco) turned in five saves on the night.
Kaelyn Kobosko (Middletown, Del./Middletown) assisted on the Blazers' first goal.
How it Happened
After controlling possession the majority of the first half, Swartz powered past the Saints defense to put a well-placed through ball in the back of the net with only 14.4 seconds left.
Swartz would find a streaking Escobar later in the 75th minute to give the Blazers another goal and a 2-0 lead.
The Saints took advantage of a flurry of corner kicks late in the second half, as Anissa Chiekh cleaned up a rebound in front of the net in the 88th minute to cut the Blazers lead in half.
Analysis
Hood outshot Marymount 12-8.
The Blazers had a 9-5 edge in corners.
For the Opponent
Isabelle Davis assisted on the Saints' lone goal.
Layne Kaufman made three saves in the loss.
Up Next
The Blazers continue their homestand next Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m.
