Hood College men’s soccer team defeated Albright College 5-1 on Oct. 10, 2026, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to earn its first Middle Atlantic Conference win of the year. Cristian Topovich, Ange Simo, Aidan Wright and Ryan Pinkel scored for Hood, which also received a team goal. Pinkel scored his first collegiate goal in the victory.
Hood College Men’s Soccer Builds Early Lead
Cristian Topovich opened the scoring in the 15th minute to give Hood College a 1-0 lead. Ange Simo added another goal shortly afterward, putting the Blazers ahead 2-0 before Albright College answered with a goal from Zach Fratrik.
Aidan Wright restored Hood’s two-goal advantage before halftime, sending the Blazers into the break with a 3-1 lead. Hood added a team goal in the second half before Ryan Pinkel completed the scoring with an assist from Adrian Corsi.
Blazers Control the Match
Hood College led Albright College 17-11 in shots and held an 8-5 advantage in saves. Adam Labows made seven saves for Hood, while Zach Fratrik scored Albright’s only goal.
The victory improved Hood College to 5-6-1 overall and 1-1-1 in conference play. Albright College fell to 4-6-2 overall and 0-2-1 in conference play.
Hood College Men’s Soccer Looks Ahead to York College of Pennsylvania
Hood College men’s soccer is scheduled to face York College of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. The game follows Hood’s first conference victory of the year.
Maryland Sports Blog Analysis
Hood College men’s soccer received goals from four players, a team goal and seven saves from Adam Labows in the 5-1 victory. The result gave the Blazers their first Middle Atlantic Conference win of the year and improved their conference record to 1-1-1.
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