Hood College Men’s Basketball, ranked No. 3, defeated Notre Dame of Maryland 111-85 on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Woodsboro Bank Arena, advancing to the championship round of the 2026 Rotary Club of Frederick Tip-Off Tournament.
Hood led 46-37 at halftime and scored 65 points in the second half. The Blazers shot 66 percent in the final two quarters and had a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds.
Jevon Yarbrough Leads the Way
Jevon Yarbrough led Hood with 30 points on 10-for-12 shooting from the field. Kullen Robinson added 20 points, five assists and shot 80 percent. Garrett Cox made four 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds, while Jude Huseby collected 11 rebounds. Notre Dame was led by Junior Tutuwan and Jordan Strickland, each scoring 19 points.
Second-Half Surge Secures Victory
Notre Dame stayed close in the opening half, but Hood held a nine-point lead at the break. The Blazers then outscored the Gators 65-48 in the second half to secure a 26-point win. Hood will face Elizabethtown College in the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, McDaniel and Notre Dame of Maryland will meet in the consolation game at 1 p.m. ET, with both games played at Woodsboro Bank Arena.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College relied on efficient scoring and a strong defensive rebounding effort to pull away from Notre Dame in the second half. Yarbrough’s standout play propelled the No. 3 Blazers into the tournament final.
Source: Original report
