FREDERICK, Md.- The Immaculata men's soccer team wrapped up non-conference play on Tuesday afternoon, falling 1-0 on the road at Hood College. A second-half goal off a corner kick proved to be the difference as the Blazers edged the Mighty Macs in a tightly contested match.
 
After a scoreless first half that saw Hood apply steady pressure, the Blazers broke through in the 61st minute, converting on a corner kick to take a 1-0 lead. Despite limited offensive chances, Immaculata continued to battle defensively to stay within reach.
 
In the 89th minute, Hood was awarded a penalty kick, but Immaculata goalkeeper Tyler Guise came up with a clutch save to keep the deficit at one. However, the Macs were unable to find the equalizer in the final moments.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST HOOD

• Hood outshot Immaculata 10-1 in the first half, but Matteo Paolillo made two saves to keep the match level.
• The Blazers scored the game's only goal in the 61st minute on a set-piece corner.
• Tyler Guise, who entered in the 75th minute, made two saves, including the penalty stop in the 89th minute.
• Final shot totals: Hood 21, Immaculata 4 (Shots on Goal: Hood 6, IU 0)

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Matteo Paolillo started the game in goal for Immaculata making three saves.
• Tyler Guise entered the game in the 75th minute making two saves and stopping the penalty kick for Immaculata.
• Immaculata falls to 1-10-2 (0-1-2 AEC), while Hood improves to 8-2-2 (1-0-1 MAC CW)

 
UP NEXT

• The Immaculata men's soccer team will be back in action on Saturday, October 18, when the host Pratt Institute at Draper Walsh Stadium for Senior Day at 1:00 p.m.