Madison, NJ (September 21, 2018) - The DeSales University field hockey dropped its MAC Freedom season opener falling at FDU-Florham, 1-0, on an early goal by the Devils on Friday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: FDU-Florham - 1, DeSales - 0
• Records: DeSales (2-4, 0-1 MAC Freedom); FDU-Florham (8-1, 1-0 MAC Freedom)

How it Happened

• FDU scored just 6:29 into the game when Chrissy Penney got free in the middle of the circle and fired a shot just past DSU's keeper into the far left corner of the cage.
• DSU had a few good corner chances in the second-half but were unable to capitalize.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Junior Katarina Polyviou made five saves in goal for the Bulldogs.
• Sophomore Erin Chioffe had two shots on goal for DeSales.

For the Foes

• Penney scored FDU's lone goal and J. Pietracatella added an assist.

Inside the Box Score

• The Devils out-shot DeSales, 10-4 (6-2 on goal), and had a 13-5 advantage in penalty corners.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs return home after having played four straight on the road to host Widener University beginning at 7:00 pm.