TOWSON, Md.--The Hood College volleyball team (1-13) suffered a 3-0 defeat (25-9, 25-16, 25-22) at the hands of the Goucher College Gophers (11-9) Wednesday evening in nonconference action.

Junior Kristina Straub smacked three kills and tallied five digs while classmate Kristan Hawkins and freshman Brittany Tribett chipped in two kills apiece. Tribett also registered five assists and collected eight digs. Senior Leah Garland led the defense with 11 digs while junior Chelsea Weaver and senior Ashley Burns each totaled 10 digs.

The Blazers next travel to Trinity University (D.C.) Saturday for a quad match with the host Tigers, Shenandoah University and Penn State Harrisburg. Hood's first match of the day is slated for 11 a.m.