Center Valley, PA (September 14, 2019) - The DeSales University field hockey team battled back to even the score in the second half but fell in the second overtime, 2-1, to William Paterson University in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: William Paterson - 2, DeSales - 1 (2 OT)
• Records: DeSales (3-3); William Paterson (3-3)

How it Happened

• WPU took the 1-0 lead at 28:55 when Shannon Super's shot rolled thru the DSU keeper staking the visitor's to a 1-0 lead.
• DSU got the tying goal just 55 ticks into the fourth quarter when junior Hannah Williams found freshman Catie McGrath unmarked and in front of a wide open cage at 45:55.
• Both teams had chances in the first OT including freshman Tyra Wingle 1-v-1 with the Pioneer keeper late in the first OT, but her blast was saved and cleared away.
• William Paterson got the game-winner 1:50 into second extra session when two Pioneers broke free and were able to beat the keeper inside the far post for the game-winner.

Top Bulldog Performers

• McGrath's goal was her 5th of the season, moving her in a tie for the team lead in scoring with 11 points.
• Williams earned her third assist of the season.
• Senior Katarina Polyviou made six saves in the cage.
• Senior Julia DeLuca had one defensive for the Bulldogs.

For the Foes

• Super and Brianna Reyes each scored for the Pioneers.
• Kristin Freas-Papa and Abigail Viola each had assists for WPU.
• Kerianna Brown made five saves.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales had a 19-16 advantage in shots, while William Paterson bettered DeSales in shots on goal, 9-6.
• DSU had a decisive edge in penalty corners, 17-8.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back at home taking on their third straight NJAC conference opponent, Kean University, beginning at 7:00 pm.