Howard Community College Women’s Soccer fell 3-1 to Allegany College of Maryland in its regular-season finale on Oct. 13, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Gabriela Rodriguez scored the Dragons’ lone goal in the 85th minute, but Allegany College of Maryland scored three second-half goals to secure the win.
Allegany Scores Three After Halftime
The teams remained scoreless through halftime before Allegany College of Maryland took the lead in the 59th minute. Allie Knieriem scored the Trojans’ first goal, and Nevaeh Bunbasi added another in the 66th minute to give Allegany a 2-0 advantage.
Howard Community College cut into the deficit in the 85th minute when Gabriela Rodriguez scored off an assist from Maeve Daly. Knieriem scored again in the 88th minute, restoring Allegany’s two-goal lead and closing the scoring.
Dragons Produce Season-High Shot Total
Howard Community College outshot Allegany College of Maryland 43-13, recording its highest shot total of the season. Allegany goalkeeper Rebekah Costal made 24 saves, while Shyann Hansen and Sophia Newman combined for seven saves for the Dragons.
Rodriguez finished with 19 shots and 12 shots on goal in addition to her goal. Daly recorded nine shots, four shots on goal and one assist, while Anica Munoz added seven shots and five shots on goal. Ashly Dominguez contributed three shots off the bench.
The loss left Howard Community College with a 3-10 overall record and a 3-9 record in Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference play.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Howard Community College generated a season-high 43 shots, but Allegany College of Maryland’s three second-half goals decided the regular-season finale. Rodriguez’s late goal gave the Dragons a chance to rally, while Costal’s 24-save performance helped the Trojans preserve the victory.
Source: Original report
