Center Valley, PA (September 29, 2018) - The DeSales University men's soccer team erased a two goal deficit late but saw a goal in the 85th minute by Misericordia University spoil the comeback in a 3-2 loss in the MAC Freedom opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Misericordia - 3, DeSales - 2
• Records: DeSales (4-4-1, 0-1 MAC Freedom); Misericordia (2-6-1, 1-0 MAC Freedom)

How it Happened

• The Cougars took a 1-0 lead just 2:01 before halftime and made it a two-goal game in the 65th minute.
• DeSales needed just 53 seconds to get back within one goal in the 66th minute and tied the game in the 77th minute on its second header goal of the game.
• Misericordia was able to reclain the lead for good in the 85th minute on a centering pass that caromed off two defenders legs and into the net and the Bulldogs were unable to find the tying marker this time.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Senior Giuseppe Natale and sophomore Sean Tunney scored DSU's goals, both coming on headers off feeds into the box.
• Senior Michael Kirby assisted on Natale's goal and freshman Kevin Kile served up the corner kick feed on Tunney's marker.
• Sophomore TJ Corcoran made two saves in the loss in goal.

For the Foes

• Jared Houser scored twice, including the game-winner for the Cougars.
• Thomas Kabinoff had the game's first goal.
• Tristan Wright and Ethan Aigeldinger had assists.

Inside the Box Score

• Misericordia had 12-9 edge in shots and a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal.
• DSU held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are on the road on Wednesday when they travel to William Paterson University beginning at 7:00 pm.