Gabriela Rodriguez scored four goals, including a first-half hat trick, as the Howard Community College women’s soccer team defeated Frederick Community College 6-2 on September 26, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Howard Community College scored all six of its goals in the first half and improved to 3-5.
Rodriguez Leads Six-Goal First Half
Rodriguez opened the scoring 26 seconds into the match and struck again in the fourth minute with an assist from Sophia Newman. Anica Munoz added Howard Community College’s third goal in the ninth minute, with Maeve Daly providing the assist, before Adeola Adewunmi scored for Frederick Community College less than two minutes later.
Rodriguez completed her hat trick in the 13th minute, and Melody Scott scored in the 16th minute. Rodriguez added her fourth goal 1:18 later, giving Howard Community College a 6-1 lead. Eva Nalvarte Aguilar scored for Frederick Community College with less than two minutes remaining in the half, leaving Howard ahead 6-2 at halftime.
Howard Community College Preserves Lead
Howard Community College held Frederick Community College scoreless during the second half. Howard goalkeeper Shyann Hansen made two saves, while Frederick goalkeeper Hannah Cook recorded six saves.
Howard Community College held a 17-10 advantage in shots and earned eight corner kicks to Frederick Community College’s one. Rodriguez finished with four goals on nine shots, including six shots on goal, while Daly recorded three shots. Howard Community College was scheduled to host Anne Arundel on Tuesday, September 29, at 4 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Howard Community College’s six-goal first half decided the match, with Rodriguez providing four goals and Munoz and Scott adding one each. The Howard Community College women’s soccer team also kept Frederick Community College off the scoreboard after halftime to secure the victory.
Source: Original report
