Howard Community College women’s soccer lost 4-1 to Montgomery College (MD) on Thursday afternoon in Rockville, Maryland, as Lillia Erickson scored three goals for the nearby rivals who play in Division I of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Montgomery College (MD) improved to 3-7-2 overall and 3-2-2 against Maryland opponents.
Montgomery College (MD) Builds Its Lead
Brianna Herrera-Talavera opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a goal off a corner kick, assisted by Isabel Rodriguez. Howard Community College answered in the 31st minute when Gabriela Rodriguez scored on a pass from Maeve Daly to tie the match at 1-1. This goal came after the Montgomery College goalkeeper struck the ball twice while taking a goal kick, resulting in an indirect free kick from six yards out for Howard.
Erickson restored Montgomery College (MD)’s lead in the 43rd minute, with Herrera-Talavera providing the assist. Erickson added goals in the 74th and 77th minutes to complete her hat trick, with Rodriguez assisting on the 74th-minute goal and Marianna Buldrini Pasquini assisting on the final goal.
Howard Community College Stat Leaders
Gabriela Rodriguez led Howard Community College with four shots, all of which were on target. Maeve Daly recorded an assist, while Madison Falby and Ashly Dominguez also registered shots.
Howard Community College goalkeeper Sophia Newman made 18 saves on Montgomery College (MD)’s 34 shots. Montgomery College (MD) held a 34-6 advantage in total shots and a 22-4 edge in shots on goal, while Howard Community College had one corner kick compared with three for Montgomery College (MD).
Next Match
Howard Community College will travel to face the College of Southern Maryland on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Montgomery College (MD) controlled the match statistically and received a three-goal performance from Lillia Erickson. Howard Community College answered through Gabriela Rodriguez, but Montgomery College (MD)’s advantages in shots and shots on goal helped produce the 4-1 result.
Source: Original report
