ASTON, Pa. – The Women's soccer team fought hard on the road Saturday evening, earning a 0-0 draw against the Neumann Knights in Aston, Pennsylvania, on October 31 for their last game of the 2026 season.
Inside The Box Score
Leah Cook (Brunswick, Md./Brunswick) led the team in shots with five, with three of them on target.
Dani Farias (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) also had three shots in the match.
Marlie DeRenzis (Scranton, Pa./North Pocono) led the team in saves with seven.
How it Happened
The Blazers entered the first half knowing they were in for a competitive, back-and-forth battle against the Knights. Neumann recorded the first shot of the game in the seventh minute, as Julianna Hatt sent a low-driven attempt toward goalkeeper
Marlie DeRenzis (Scranton, Pa./North Pocono), who made the save to keep the game scoreless at 0-0. Both teams created several promising scoring opportunities throughout the half, but neither side was able to find the back of the net, sending the game into halftime tied at 0-0.
The second half continued much like the first, with both teams battling for possession and searching for the game's opening goal. Cook and
Dani Farias (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) looked to generate offensive opportunities for the Blazers, but Neumann's goalkeeper stood strong to keep Hood off the scoreboard. Both squads also had multiple opportunities off corner kicks, but neither could capitalize. The defensive battle continued through the final whistle, as the Blazers and Knights played to a 0-0 draw, closing out Hood's 2026 season.
For the Opponent
Julianna Hatt led the Knights in shots with three, two of which were on target.
Keeper Kiki Soto led the Knights in saves with four
Notes
The women's soccer squad finishes off the 2026 season 2-12-3, and 0-5-3 in the conference.
The Neumann Knights finish the year 2-11-4 and 0-5-3 in the conference.
