Hood College Men’s Soccer lost 2-0 to No. 24 Messiah University on October 7, 2026, at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Messiah University scored in the 13th and 49th minutes to win the conference match.
Messiah University scores in both halves
Elijah Perry gave Messiah University a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute, with Jalen Keller providing the assist. The Falcons carried that advantage into halftime.
Owen Resch doubled the lead by converting a penalty kick in the 49th minute. Hood College players Ange Simo, Christian Topovich and Memo Portillo each attempted a shot after the goal, but none found the net.
Hood College records five saves
Hood College led the match in saves with five. Adam Labows held off multiple Messiah University shots during the beginning of the second half.
The loss moved Hood College to 4-6-1 overall and 0-1-1 in conference play. Messiah University improved to 9-1-1 overall and 2-0-0 in conference play.
Hood College scheduled to visit Albright
Hood College was scheduled to return to action October 10 against Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. The match was scheduled for 7 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Messiah University used one goal in each half to secure the 2-0 victory. Hood College will look to respond against Albright College after moving to 0-1-1 in conference play.
Source: Original report
