FREDERICK, Md. - Hood College scored the games only goal Friday afternoon to give the Blazers a 1-0 non-conference field hockey victory over visiting Shenandoah University.

Rachel Gauza scored in the 17th minute off of a Crystal Parker assist to allow Hood (1-0) to win its opening game for the first time in four years.

Shenandoah (0-2) mounted a furious second half comeback, but was unable to beat Blazer keeper Cheryl Banks (five saves).

SU keeper Wendy Taylor made two saves in the loss.

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Shenandoah hosts Mary Baldwin Sunday afternoon in its 2005 home opener. Game time is 1:00.