Hood College Women’s Field Hockey fell to top-seeded Stevenson, 4-1, on the road Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Owings Mills, Maryland. Stevenson scored twice in the first quarter and added two goals in the fourth quarter to secure its 13th shutout of the season. Hood managed one goal in the fourth quarter to avoid a shutout. The loss dropped Hood to 7-9 overall and 2-4 in Middle Atlantic Conference play, while Stevenson improved to 15-1 overall and 6-1 in conference play.
Stevenson Builds Early Lead
Sydney Aylward opened the scoring for Stevenson with an assist from Lauren Schulz. Kailen Hibshman then converted a penalty stroke, giving Stevenson a 2-0 lead after the first quarter.
Stevenson added two goals in the fourth quarter. Gracyn Catalano scored with an assist from Lauren Tobin, and Hailey Mertz completed the scoring with an assist from Hibshman.
Hood Scores Late Goal
Emma Numme scored Hood’s only goal late in the fourth quarter, preventing a shutout. Stevenson outshot Hood 18-1 and held an 11-1 advantage in penalty corners. Allison Wallin made five saves to keep the score respectable.
Hood Hosts York College of Pennsylvania
Hood College is scheduled to host No. 16 York College of Pennsylvania in its final regular-season game on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson controlled much of the match with an 18-1 edge in shots and an 11-1 advantage in penalty corners. Hood’s defense limited Stevenson’s scoring during the second and third quarters, but the top-seeded team pulled away with two fourth-quarter goals. Hood’s late goal by Emma Numme avoided the shutout in what was a tough road loss.
Hood will close its regular season at home against York College of Pennsylvania.
Source: Original report
