Wilkes-Barre, PA (October 32, 2018) - The DeSales University women's soccer team was unable to erase a two-goal deficit falling at Wilkes University, 2-1, in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament semifinals on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Wilkes - 2, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (8-8-2 overall); Wilkes (9-6-2 overall)

Notes

• The Bulldogs season could still be extended with a possible ECAC Tournament bid.  Selections for the tournament will be announced on Monday.

How it Happened

• Wilkes scored the first two goals of the game in the 11th and 22nd minutes to take a 2-0 lead.
• DeSales pulled to within one just 5:33 before the half to gain some of the momentum back when freshman Gabby Torchia headed home a corner kick feed from fellow freshman Natalie Dorsheimer.
• The Bulldogs were unable to find the tying goal in the second half despite out-shooting Wilkes, 6-4, over the final 45 minutes.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Torchia's goal was the third of the season, while Dorsheimer's assist gave her a team-high 16 points on the year.
• Senior Haley Jacobs had five saves in between the pipes.

For the Foes

• Nicolette Towlen and Delfina Bracchi scored the Colonel's two goals.
• Emily Bidelspach, Haley Evans, and Jessica Egan all had assists in the win.
• Samantha Cecere made two saves.

Inside the Box Score

•  Wilkes out-shot DeSales, 16-12, while the Bulldogs had a 6-4 edge in corner kicks.