Center Valley, PA (October 20, 2018) - Freshman
Natalie Dorsheimer scored twice and the DeSales University women's soccer team netted four goals in the second-half in a 4-1 win over Eastern University in MAC Freedom action to clinch a spot in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament in two weeks.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 4, Eastern - 1
- Records: DeSales (7-6-2, 4-2 MAC Freedom); Eastern (6-9-1, 2-3-1 MAC Freedom)
- Notes: The win secures a spot in the MAC Freedom postseason for the Bulldogs who will clinch the #3 seed with either a win next vs. Delaware Valley University or an FDU-Florham loss tonight at Misericordia.
How it Happened
- After a scoreless first-half, Dorsheimer broke the tie with two goals in a span of 4:20 to give DSU a 2-0 lead. Both were assisted by sophomore Rachel Medlar.
- The Bulldogs added two more goals to increase its lead to four goals before Eastern capped off the scoring with a goal in the 89th minute.
Top Bulldog Performers
- Dorsheimer's two tallies give her a team-leading six goals on the year, while Medlar now has a team-high six assists.
- Sophomore Anja Wilson scored DSU's third goal, her first of the season and second of her career with junior Jess Amick recording the assist, the second of her career.
- Freshman Vanessa Atie scored the Bulldogs final goal, the first of her career.
- Senior Haley Jacobs had one save in the win.
For the Foes
- Adrianna Rowlands made six saves for the Eagles.
- Katerina Mouzakitis scored EU's goal and Zoe Glavin had an assist.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales had a 19-4 advantage in shots and a 10-2 edge in shots on goal.
- EU enjoyed a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs host Elizabethtown College in a non-conference game beginning at 4:00 pm on Tuesday.