Stevenson University men’s soccer team fell 2-0 to Hood College in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth play Wednesday at Thomas Athletic Field in Frederick, Maryland. Hood College scored in the 21st and 55th minutes to secure the victory.
Hood College scores in both halves
Hood College applied early pressure, forcing Andrew Sindicic to make two saves before taking the lead in the 21st minute. Ryan Pinkel scored for Hood College with an assist from Aidan Wright.
Stevenson recorded four shots and three corner kicks in the first half. Levi Tanguay had the Mustangs’ lone shot on goal before halftime, while Jackson Robinson added two shots as Stevenson searched for an equalizer.
Hood College doubled its lead in the 55th minute when Lucas Godfroy scored with an assist from Pinkel.
Stevenson creates chances but cannot score
The Mustangs opened the second half aggressively with scoring opportunities from Ryan Miller and Blest Dumbuya in the 48th and 50th minutes, respectively, but neither attempt found the net.
Gaston Magrinat-Valdes and Dumbuya recorded late scoring attempts, but Stevenson continued to be stifled by Hood’s defense.
Sindicic finished with six saves over 90 minutes. Robinson and Dumbuya led the offense with two shots each, while Tanguay, Miller, and Dumbuya each had a shot on goal.
Upcoming game against Widener
Stevenson entered the match with an 8-5-2 overall record and a 2-3-0 MAC Commonwealth record. Hood College entered with a 6-8-1 overall record and a 2-3-1 conference record.
The Mustangs are scheduled to visit Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 24, at 4 p.m. for another MAC Commonwealth match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hood College scored once in each half while Stevenson generated opportunities but could not convert. Sindicic made six saves for the Mustangs, who look to rebound in their upcoming game at Widener.
Source: Original report
