The Hofstra University women’s soccer team tied their fourth game of the season 1-1 against Loyola University Maryland. The draw is the Pride’s fourth of the season, the most in program history.

The result moves Hofstra to 1-0-4, while Loyola Maryland sits at 3-2-1.

Hofstra found an equalizer through Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir in the game’s final minute. The goal was scored from an Aimee Hodgson free kick which Thorhallsdottir redirected into the net.

Thorhallsdottir’s goal was her final of three total shots in the match. Junior Millie Davies filled up the stat sheet too, notching a team-high four shots.

In the first half, the match got off to a quick start. The Pride and the Greyhounds recorded two shots within the first 10 minutes to test the goalies. Loyola Maryland kept on the pressure as they had the final four shots of the half.

Despite the tension, Hofstra keeper Mackenzie Sullivan kept things level until the final minute of the half. Greyhounds’ midfielder Baylee DeSmit scored with an astounding freekick from 38 yards out that was too strong for Sullivan. DeSmit registered a game-high six shots.

The second half, however, was a different story, as the Pride dominated the stat sheet: Hofstra led Loyola Maryland in both shots and corner kicks. Additionally, three of the Pride’s seven shots were on target.

During a 10-minute spell, Hofstra had three shots and a corner kick to try to tie the game. The pressure created in the second half helped Hofstra find the leveler with 30 seconds left.

Despite conceding a goal, Hofstra has only allowed three goals from open play in their first five games. Their solid defense has propelled the Pride to an undefeated start through five matches.

Gabriella Marte and Sasha McTiffin played the full 90 minutes on defense for the Pride. Sullivan matched her season high in saves with three.

Hofstra’s Louise Hayden played only 44 minutes of the game, while sophomore Kendyl Peterson played a career-high 61 minutes in replacement. Additionally, Alexia Bromfield made her collegiate debut, playing a single minute on the afternoon.

Loyola Maryland edged out the Pride in shots, 11-10 and saves 5-3.

For the Greyhounds, Goalkeeper Brigid Mulholland made four saves. In addition, six Loyola Maryland players combined for the Greyhounds’ 11 total shots, four of which were on target.

For the Pride, Davies led the team in shots. Thorhallsdottir, McTiffin, Ellie Gough and Dagny Run Petursdottir also had shots.

The Pride will be back at home on Thursday, Sept. 12, when they host Farleigh Dickinson University at Hofstra Soccer Stadium.

 Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics/Rafael Suanes