Box Score READING, PA -  The Women's Soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against the Lions of Albright College on Saturday, October 10, with Leah Cook (Brunswick, Md./Brunswick) scoring the Blazers lone goal of the match.
 
Inside The Box Score
 
Leah Cook (Brunswick, Md./Brunswick) led the game in goals with one
Marlie DeRenzis (Scranton, Pa./North Pocono) led the match in saves with seven
 
How it Happened
 
The Blazers defense came out strong against the Lions of Albright College, with goalkeeper Marlie DeRenzis (Scranton, Pa./North Pocono) turning away multiple scoring opportunities to keep the Blazers in the match. Hood struck first in the 21st minute where Leah Cook (Brunswick, Md./Brunswick) found the back of the net to give the Blazers a 1-0 lead. However, the Lions responded quickly, as Gabby Verdone scored just one minute later to even the score at 1-1.

The second half featured plenty of defensive action, with DeRenzis coming up big once again by making five additional saves to keep the match tied. Hood continued to create scoring opportunities, with Rebecca Perez (Woodbridge, Va./Forest Park), Adrianna Escobar (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley), and Anais Esparza (Gilbert, Ariz./Casteel) each getting shots off in an effort to regain the lead, but all attempts were unable to find the back of the net. The Blazers and Lions continued to battle through the final whistle, ultimately settling for a 1-1 draw in the conference match up.
 
For the Opponent
 
Daiveni Fisher led the game in shots with eight

Gabby Verdone scored the only goal of the match for the Lions
 
Notes
 
Hood now moves to 2-8-2 for the season and 0-1-2 in the conference

Lions move to 6-5-2 for the season and 1-1-1 in the conference
 
Up Next
 
The women's squad will be on the road for their next conference contest, taking on the Spartans of York College of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 14, at 7 p.m..