St. David's, PA (October 12, 2019) - The DeSales University women's soccer team controlled the flow of play but had to settle for a 2-2 two overtime draw at Eastern University on Saturday afternoon in MAC Freedom action.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 2, Eastern - 2 (2 OT)
• Records: DeSales (10-2-1, 1-0-1 MAC Freedom); Eastern (6-5-1, 1-0-1 MAC Freedom)
• The tie ends the Bulldogs win streak at eight, the longest of all-time, but does extend its unbeaten streak to nine straight, tying the school-record set during the 2014 season.

How it Happened

• After a scoreless first-half DeSales took a 1-0 lead when freshman Katie Padgett knocked home a centering pass from senior Sophie Goad in the 53rd minute.
• Eastern tied the game in the 68th minute scoring on a free kick and took a 2-1 lead just 5:30 later when a defensive misplay created a 1-v-1 with the GK and the Eagles took advantage.
• DeSales fought hard and tied the game at two with seven minutes left when freshman Tess Rodgers blasted home a goal from about 25 yards out inside the far post.
• DSU was the aggressor the entire game, out-shooting Eastern, 8-1 in the two overtime periods but was unable to find the game-winner settling for the tie.

Top Bulldog Performers

• It was Padgett's fifth goal of the year and Rodgers third.
• Junior Lia Gaccione made three saves in between the pipes.

For the Foes

• Amy Radcliffe and Nicole Weenink had Eastern's two tallies.
• Zoe Galvin had an assist and Kerry Phillips made 14 saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• DSU dominated the stat sheet out-shooting Eastern, 36-7, for the game, and holding an 11-5 advantage in corner kicks.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs continue on the road traveling to King's College for an important MAC Freedom contest set to begin at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evening.