March 1, 2010

In this issue: Men's Basketball | Men's Lacrosse | Women's Lacrosse | Softball | Men's Tennis | Women's Tennis | Men's Track & Field | Women's Track & Field

Men's Basketball (15-11, 10-6 CAC)

Last Week
Feb. 23 Lost to Marymount University 57-60 (CAC Tournament)

This Week
Season complete

The fourth-seeded men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 60-57 defeat at the hands of the fifth-seeded Marymount University Saints in the opening round of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament at the Odom Fitness Center at Fort Detrick. Hood nearly came all the way back from a double-figure second-half deficit, trimming a 13-point margin to just one on a conventional three-point play by sophomore Tory Wilson in the final minute. But Marymount junior guard Stephen Simoneau hit two clutch jumpers in the final 50 seconds to clinch the narrow victory for the Saints. Wilson recorded his sixth double-double of the season with a game-high 17 points and 13 boards. Anthony Bennett (above) contributed 10 points off the bench in his final college game.

Men's Lacrosse (1-2, 0-0 CAC)

Last Week
Feb. 24 Lost to Gwynedd-Mercy College 5-7
Feb. 27 Defeated Shenandoah University 12-6

This Week
Mar. 3 vs. Penn State University Abington 3:30 p.m.
Mar. 6 vs. Washington & Jefferson College Noon

The Blazer men matched the program record for goals scored and defeated Shenandoah University for the first time Saturday. The team also set a new program record for fewest goals allowed, surrendering just six to the Hornets. Junior Dom Shorter and sophomore Corey Roberts (above) each netted hat-tricks and sophomore Hector Montoya won 12 of the game's 21 face-offs. First-year goalkeeper Will Lane had back-to-back double-digit save efforts last week, turning away a career-best 16 shot attempts against Gwynedd-Mercy College and 11 more against Shenandoah.

Women's Lacrosse (0-1, 0-1 CAC)

Last Week
Feb. 27 at Waynesburg University Cancelled

This Week
Mar. 2 vs. Lancaster Bible College 4 p.m.
Mar. 4 at Wesley College 3 p.m.
Mar. 6 vs. Washington & Jefferson College 2:30 p.m.

The Blazer women have been idle for the past eight days but return to action Tuesday hosting Lancaster Bible College, a team it defeated 21-0 last season. Junior Kelsey Blackwell had a hand in seven of Hood's goals in that game. Sophomore Sam Liptrap (above) made five saves for her first career shutout. Tomorrow's contest was originally scheduled to be played at LBC, but was switched to Hood due to unplayable field conditions in Lancaster, Pa. Hood will also travel to Capital Athletic Conference rival Wesley College Thursday in a makeup game from Feb. 20.

Softball (0-0, 0-0 CAC)

Last Week
Feb. 27 at Bridgewater College Postponed
Feb. 28 at Eastern Mennonite University Cancelled

This Week
Mar. 6 at Bridgewater College 1:30 p.m.
Mar. 7 vs. Dickinson College Postponed

The early portion of the Blazers' schedule has been shuffled significantly due to February's snow storm. Hood's contest against Penn State University Harrisburg scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. Friday's doubleheader with Washington Adventist University has been been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Please check www.hoodathletics.com for the start time and site location for Sunday's doubleheader against Dickinson College.

Men's Tennis (2-2, 0-0 CAC)

Last Week
Feb. 28 vs. Shenandoah University Postponed

This Week
No matches scheduled

Hood may have to wait until after spring break to begin its spring season after Sunday's match with Shendandoah University was postponed. The men's team will be in action next on March 25 when the Blazers host Capital Athletic Conference rival York College (Pa.) at the Baker Park Tennis Courts.

Women's Tennis (0-6, 0-0 CAC)

Last Week
Feb. 28 vs. Shenandoah University Postponed

This Week
Mar. 5 at Trinity University (D.C.) Postponed

Hood may have to wait until after spring break to begin its spring season after Sunday's match with Shendandoah University was postponed. Friday's contest at Trinity University was also postponed until March 29. The women's team will be in action next on March 25 when the Blazers host Capital Athletic Conference rival York College (Pa.) at the Baker Park Tennis Courts.

Men's Track and Field

Last Week
No meets scheduled

This Week
Mar. 6 at Salisbury Spring Classic 11 a.m.

After a week off, the Blazers travel to Salisbury University for their first outdoor meet of the season.

Women's Track and Field

Last Week
No meets scheduled

This Week
Mar. 6 at Salisbury Spring Classic 11 a.m.

After a week off, the Blazers travel to Salisbury University for their first outdoor meet of the season.