Hood College women’s soccer fell 1-0 to Marymount University on Sept. 15, 2026, at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Virginia. Marymount took a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute, and Hood College recorded five second-half shot attempts without finding an equalizer.
Marymount Takes Early Lead
The game recap narrative credited Arianna Blanco with Marymount University’s goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Eleanor Keough. This corrects the previous confusion in the scoring summary, which mistakenly reversed credit.
Rebecca Perez led Hood College with three shots, including one on goal. McKenna Bishop also took shots early in the match, while Marymount goalkeeper Mara Dufour made one save.
Hood College Presses After Halftime
Hood College recorded five shot attempts in the second half but remained scoreless. Marlie DeRenzis made five saves for Hood College, and Daniela Carrillo-Torres received a yellow card.
Marymount University held a 4-0 advantage in corner kicks. The Saints maintained their one-goal lead through the final whistle.
Hood College Women’s Soccer Returns Home
Hood College is scheduled to return home Saturday, September 19, against Eastern Mennonite University. The Royals are scheduled to visit Frederick, Maryland, for a 5 p.m. kickoff.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College women’s soccer created five second-half shot attempts but could not erase Marymount University’s early advantage. DeRenzis’ five saves kept the match within one goal, but the Blazers were unable to score.
Source: Original report
