Center Valley, PA (March 14, 2018) - The DeSales University women's lacrosse team set several records including most goals in a game pulling away late for a 23-13 win over Gwynedd-Mercy University on a chilly Wednesday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 23, Gwynedd-Mercy - 13
• Records: DeSales (1-4 overall); Gwynedd-Mercy (1-5 overall)

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs had control early taking a 9-3 lead but the Griffins scored four of the last five goals in the first-half to trail by just three (10-7) at the break.
• GMU carried that momentum into the second-half scoring four of the first six goals to pull within one goal at 12-11.
• DSU dominated the fina 23 minutes of the game scoring five straight goals after GMU pulled to within one goal and out-scored Gwynedd 11-2 over the final 22:49.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Freshman Eilis McCall tied the program record for goals in a game with six.
• Freshman Julia Astram also tied a team-record with six points in the win (4g, 2a).
• Freshman Sami Stahl and sophomore Katie Kingsland each had three goals and Stahl added four draw controls.
• Senior Kelly Meade also tied a team-record winning nine draw controls and added a goal.
• Freshman Rachel Sheubrooks was outstanding in goal breaking the single-game record with 17 saves.
• Junior Amanda Foley and senior Danielle Burke each scored twice and senior Sydney Mursko had one assist.
• Senior Maggie Zaleski and sophomore Alyssa Mantzouranis each scored once.
• Freshman Katie Stordy had a team-high five ground balls.

For the Foes

• GMU got six goals from Alyssa Tomsic.
• Lauren Mitros dominated the draw controls winning 14.
• Nicole wood made 14 saves in between the pipes.

Inside the Box Score

• The 23 goals scored and 26 points are both team records.  DSU's previous high for goals scored was 16 set last season vs. Cedar Crest College.
• DeSales forced 27 Griffin turnovers and committed just 18 of its own.
• DSU out-shot GMU, 43-34, and had a 33-20 edge in ground balls.
• Gwynedd had a 22-16 advantage in draw controls.
• The Bulldogs did an excellent job of clearing the ball converting 19-of-26.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs stay at home and will host Rutgers-Camden on Saturday at 1:00 pm.