Frederick, Md. (October 3, 2026) — Alvernia Men's Soccer (4-4-2, 0-0-1 MAC) draws with the Hood College Blazers (4-5-1, 0-0-1) in their conference play opener, 0-0.
How It Happened:
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Hood got off to a fast start in the first half that was a back-and-forth battle with no real offensive traction from the Golden Wolves. The Blazers outmatched the Golden Wolves in corners, 7-2, and took six total shots to Alvernia's one. Both teams went into the half knotted at 0-0. Neither team recorded a shot on goal in the first half.
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Alvernia stacked a flurry of sustained offensive pressure to open the half, but the pressure proved not enough to break the ice. Graeson Reece recorded a shot on goal that was turned aside by the Blazers goalkeeper, and Joseph Washington took a pair of shots on the Blazers within the first five minutes of play in the second half.
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With just under three minutes to play in the game, Hood, who was holding strong offensive pressure, flicked a ball over and into the Golden Wolves' 18-yard box, where Andrew Etkin flew off his line and made a crucial stop to keep the Blazers at bay. Less than two minutes later, in a last-ditch effort, the Blazers were awarded a corner kick that Etkin came off his line to get up and out of harm's way.
Inside the Box Score:
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Joseph Washington led the way for the Golden Wolves with two total shots, while Graeson Reese accumulated the only shot on goal for the Golden Wolves.
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Andrew Etkin made two saves, with two critical stops in the last three minutes of play to earn the shutout, his first and the team's second of the season.
Up Next:
Alvernia welcomes cross-town foe Albright to town in hopes of securing their first conference win on Wednesday under the lights at 7:00 p.m.
