FREDERICK, MD - The women's soccer team celebrates a draw against the Golden Wolves of Alvernia University on Senior Day at home on October 3
rd with Senior
Dani Farias (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) scorching both goals of the match.
Inside The Box Score
Dani Farias (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) leads the game in goals with two
Elizabeth Poulson (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) gains one assist during the contest
Leah Cook (Brunswick, Md./Brunswick) lead the team with shots on goal with three
How it Happened
The Blazers came out firing, with
Leah Cook (Brunswick, Md./Brunswick) and
Elizabeth Poulson (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) each recording a shot on goal within the opening minutes of the match. Following a throw-in, the Blazers continued to apply pressure and earned a corner kick. Poulson delivered a pinpoint ball into the box, where
Dani Farias (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) rose above the defense and headed it into the back of the net to give the Blazers an early 1-0 advantage in the 12
th minute.
The Golden Wolves quickly answered the call, finding the equalizer in the 22
nd minute to even the score at 1-1. From there, the Blazers defense stood tall, weathering Alvernia's offensive pressure and keeping the match knotted at 1-1 heading into halftime. The Golden Wolves came out of the break with renewed energy and wasted little time reclaiming the lead, firing a shot through the defense and into the bottom-left corner of the net to make it 2-1 in the 46
th minute.
Refusing to back down, the Blazers continued to push forward and were rewarded with a free kick in the 76th minute. The set piece was sent into the box, finding Farias, who launched a shot over the outstretched hands of the goalkeeper and into the net for her second goal of the afternoon. The equalizer brought the match level at 2-2 with the game entering its waning minutes. With the Golden Wolves pressing for a late winner,
Marlie DeRenzis (Scranton, Pa./North Pocono) came up clutch between the posts, turning away multiple shots during the final 15 minutes to preserve the tie. The Blazers held firm through the final whistle, battling to a hard-fought 2-2 draw on Senior Day.
For the Opponent
Abby Stair and Kyla Lytle both gain one goal in the match
Tayler Flaherty tallies one assist
Notes
Hood now moves to 2-7-1 for the season and 0-0-1 in the conference
Golden Wolves moves to 3-3-3 for the season and 0-0-1 in the conference
Up Next
The women's squad will be at home for their next contest, taking on Flacons of Messiah University on Tuesday, October 6, at Thomas Athletic Field for their Faculty Appreciation Game at 6 p.m..
