Center Valley, PA (April 7, 2018) - The DeSales University men's lacrosse team was out-scored 5-0 in the second half in a 7-2 loss to Misericordia University in the MAC Freedom season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Misericordia - 7, DeSales - 2
• Records: DeSales (3-6, 0-1 MAC Freedom); Misericordia (8-0, 1-0 MAC Freedom)

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs were hot early scoring the game's first two goals to take a 2-0 lead and held the Cougars in check over the first 30 minutes tied at two at the break.
• MU took a 3-2 lead just 1:22 into the second-half and gained a three-goal lead with two goals within 40 seconds of each other to take a 5-2 lead and never looked back from there.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Freshman Zach Bowen and Matt Motto each scored goals for the Bulldogs.
• Freshman Vince Maria had three caused turnovers.
• Junior Matt Barry had 16 saves in the loss.

For the Foes

• Chris Fleming led MU with two goals and Paul Hanrahan and Patrick Luzzi each had a goal and assist.
• Brandon Winslow finished with one goal and two assists.
• Nick Torzilli and Robert Wagner each scored once.
• Ryan Romaine won 9-of-12 face-offs and had five ground balls.
• Matthew Beck finished with 17 saves.

Inside the Box Score

• Misericordia out-shot DeSales, 48-28, and had a 30-19 advantage in ground balls.
• MU won 9-of-12 face-offs and was 17-for-19 in clears.
• DeSales was 23-for-28 in clears.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs travel to Delaware Valley University on Wednesday with start time set for 4:00 pm.