Center Valley, PA (October 26, 2019) - The DeSales University field hockey team won its eighth straight game, 2-1, over Misericordia University clinching a spot in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament in two weeks on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 2, Misericordia - 1
• Records: DeSales (11-7, 5-1 MAC Freedom); Misericordia (8-10, 2-4 MAC Freedom)
• The win not only clinches a spot in the postseason but also clinches the #2 seed for the Bulldogs and a home game in the semifinals in two weeks.
• The eight-game winning streak breaks the previous team record of seven straight set during the end of the '04 and start of the '05 season.

How it Happened

• DeSales got on the board first when freshman Allie Ball flicked home a loose ball in front of the goalie mid-way thru the first quarter.
• The Cougars scored 1:13 later when a ball outside the circle hit the post, caromed back out in front of the goal and Sonialys Badillo scored unassisted.
• The game-winner came with 0.7 seconds left in the third quarter when freshman Tyra Wingle took a pass outside the circle, beat a Cougar defender, and flicked a back-handed shot past the charging GK that kicked off the post and into the cage.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Ball's marker was her fourth of the year and Wingle's game-winner was her 11th of the season.
• Senior Katarina Polyviou made two saves in goal.

Foe the Foes

• Katelyn Campbell had six saves in goal for the Cougars.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales dominated the shots, out-shooting MU, 24-5.  The Cougars had just one shot after the first quarter.
• DSU also had a 17-4 advantage in corner kicks.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Wednesday when they host King's College in a MAC Freedom game set to begin at 6:00 pm.