FREDERICK, Md. – Women's Soccer earned a 2-0 conference victory over Hood College on Saturday afternoon.
The Pride move to 7-6-1 on the season and 3-2-0 in conference play.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Widener outshot Hood 13-4, including a 10-2 advantage in the second half, and put nine shots on goal.
- Allison Gomez led the Pride with four shots and three shots on goal, scoring once from the penalty spot.
- Lindsay Price made two saves in the second half as Widener's goalkeepers combined for the shutout.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Pride created several opportunities in the opening half but were unable to find the back of the net. Isabella Losada, Allison Gomez and Reilly Klein each put a shot on target, but Hood goalkeeper Marlie DeRenzis stopped all three attempts to keep the match scoreless at halftime. Widener's defense also limited the Blazers to just two shots in the first 45 minutes.
- Widener broke through shortly after the break when Charlotte Burke scored at 48:08 to give the Pride a 1-0 lead. The advantage grew in the 57th minute as Allison Gomez converted a penalty kick at 56:05. Widener continued to create chances throughout the half, while Lindsay Price turned away both of Hood's shots on goal to preserve the shutout. The Pride held on through the final whistle to secure the 2-0 conference win.
UP NEXT
The Pride head to Collegeville, Pa., on Wednesday, October 21, to take on Ursinus College at 7:30 p.m.
