Gophers Blanked at McDaniel In Season Opener

Gophers Blanked at McDaniel In Season Opener
August 30, 2024
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WESTMINSTER, Md. - Three early second half goals led host McDaniel College to a 4-0 non-conference women's soccer victory over Goucher College at the McDaniel Soccer Complex Friday afternoon in the season opener for both schools.

First Half

  • Goucher (0-1) goalie Madison Gutierrez had three saves in the opening six-plus minutes of the game.
  • The Gophers got their first shot on goal in the 10th minute as a Reagan Hunt bid was stopped by McDaniel (1-0) keeper Lauren Hoolahan.
  • Gutierrez made another save in the 41st minute.
  • With 2:29 left before halftime, the Green Terror scored as Jessica Weinoldt scored.
  • The hosts took a 1-0 lead into halftime.

Second Half

  • McDaniel's first goal in the second half came off a rebound of a Gutierrez save as Lauren Green poked home the rebound.
  • The Green Terror scored twice in a span of 1:57 to up their lead to 4-0 in the 61st minute.
  • Gutierrez recorded four saves the rest of the way.

Numbers and Notes

  • McDaniel, which reached the second round of the NCAA tournament last season, outshot the Gophers 23-3.
  • Gutierrez made a career-best nine saves.
  • The hosts also took eight of the game's nine corner kicks.

What's Next

  • Goucher is back on the road Wednesday evening when it travels to Marymount (Va.) for a 7 pm contest.
  • The Gophers play their home opener Tuesday, September 10 against Hood at 7 pm at Beldon Field.