Hood Defeats the Gophers In Non-Conference Match-Up

Towson, Md.- The visiting Blaze of Hood College began the game strong and never gave up their lead in the 101-45 non-confernece matchup over the Gophers.

• Hood College started the half with a 12 point run which was ended with a 3-pointer by Darnell Morris, with 14:47 left in the half.
• The Gophers continued their rally back with 3-pointers from Jack Murdaugh, Avree Harris, and Jadyss Fifer.
• The Blazers extended their lead with a run of 14-points, leading the Gophers 41-24 at the half.

• Hood scored the first 14 points of the second half, building on their lead.
• Morris ended the Gophers four minute point defecit with a 3-point shot (16:37).
• Thomas Lewis, Jayden Saunders, and Brian Griffin added points to the board for Goucher, cutting the Blazers lead with 9:42 remaining in the half.
• Hood held the Gophers to five points in the remainder of the half.

• Morris led Goucher with 12 points, while grabbing five rebounds.
• Six different Gophers added three points to the final score.
• Hood outrebounded Goucher 47-36, shot 55.1% in the game, going 15-34 beyond the arc. 
• The Gophers shot 23.1% overall, going 12-41 beyond the arc, and going 3-3 at the free throw line.
• The Blazers forced 18 turnovers, which resulted in 33 points.

• Goucher travels to face Wilkes University in a Landmark Conference matchup on January 8th, 2025 with a 7pm tipoff.
• The men return home to face Juniata in the second game of the doubleheader at the Decker Sports and Recreation Center, set to begin at 4pm.