Reading, PA (November 2, 2019) - The DeSales University field hockey saw its school-record nine-game winning streak fall in a 3-1 loss at Alvernia University in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Alvernia - 3, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (12-8); Alvernia (11-9)

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs fell behind early as Alvernia scored twice in the first quarter with the first coming just 1:40 into the game.
• AU took a 3-0 lead midway thru the third quarter but DeSales got that goal back just 1:19 later as junior Hannah Williams scored unassisted.
• DeSales was unable to get any closer in the fourth quarter as its school-record winning streak was snapped.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Williams' goal was her seventh of the season, third best on the team.
• Senior Katarina Polyviou made seven saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Victoria Strasser, Madison Potthoff, and Morgan Mondschein all scored for the Golden Wolves.
• Brooke Spezialetti had an assist in the win.
• Emma Beamesderfer made four saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• Alvernia had an 18-7 advantage in shots and a 12-6 edge in shots on goal.
• The penalty corners were about even with AU holding an 11-10 edge.

Up Next

• DeSales returns to action on Wednesday when they host Stevens in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament semifinals beginning at 6:00 pm.