Washington, DC (September 1, 2019) - The DeSales University women's soccer team gave up two second-half goals breaking a tie at one at the half to fall at Catholic University, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Catholic - 3, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (1-1); Catholic (2-0)

How it Happened

• Catholic took the lead with the opening goal in the 11th minute but DeSales battled back to tie the score with just over three minutes left in the opening half.
• The Cardinals needed just 20 seconds to reclaim the lead in the second-half and got an insurance tally in the 66th minute to post the final margin.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Freshman Allie Trick provided DSU's lone goal, knocking home a loose ball in the box at 41:55.
• Junior Lia Gaccione made three saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Grace Boras scored both second-half goals and Elizabeth Johnson scored the game's first goal.
• Meghan Corso, Johnson, and Sarah Brush each had assists.
• Nina Fernandez made three saves.

Inside the Box Score

• Catholic had a slim 12-10 advantage in shots and a 6-4 margin in shots on goal.
• Both teams took five corner kicks.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Wednesday when they host Albright College beginning at 4:00 pm.