Hood College

FREDERICK, MD- Elizabeth Poulson (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) nabs the first and only goal for women's soccer in a close match against Bryn Mawr College, winning 1-0 at home, on Saturday afternoon.
 
Inside The Box Score
 
Elizabeth Poulson (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) nets her first goal of the 2026 season.
Ryley Backer (Jefferson, Md./Brunswick) gains one assist on the day.
Marlie DeRenzis (Scranton, Pa./North Pocono) tallies one save.
 
How it Happened
 
The Blazers came into the game hot and looked to attack the Bryn Mawr defense early on. After a foul by Bryn Mawr's Lillie Schmelz in the 5^th minute of the match, Ryley Backer (Jefferson, Md./Brunswick) found Elizabeth Poulson (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) on a free kick, where she netted the first and only goal of the game. Throughout the entire first half the Blazers defense stood their ground not allowing a single shot on goal.

The second half followed the same trajectory, the Blazers proved to be dangerous on the attacking end, forcing several corners in succession, but the Bryn Mawr defense successfully defended the constant attacks on goal. The only save of the day for the Blazers was grabbed by Lily Blackman in the 62^nd minute.

The Blazers were able to hold on to the ball the remainder of the match, securing the victory on the day 1-0.
 
Analysis
 
The Blazers led in total shots with eight to Bryn Mawr's three, five of which were on goal.
Hood led the game in corners with five.
 
Notes

Hood now moves to 1-1-0 on the year.
Bryn Mawr takes their second loss of the year moving to 0-2-0.
 
Up Next
 
The squad will be on the road to play the 1-0-1 Green Terror of McDaniel College on Wednesday, September 9, at 4:00 PM