Chester, PA (September 24, 2019) - The DeSales University field hockey team dropped its fifth straight game falling at Widener University, 3-1, in non-conference action on Tuesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Widener - 3, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (3-6); Widener (8-0)

How it Happened

• After a scoreless first quarter, Widener got two goals in the second quarter to take a two-goal lead into halftime.
• The Pride added another tally in the third quarter to lead by three heading into the final 15 minutes.
• DSU got on the board with 6:28 left to play but were unable to find the back of the cage again.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Freshman Lead Echard scored DSU's goal, the first of her career.
• Freshman Tyra Wingle earned an assist on the play.
• Senior Katarina Polyviou made nine saves in the cage.

For the Foes

• Jackie Daniels, Lexie Eberly, and Gianna Perna all scored for the Pride.
• Sabrina Roberto had five saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• After being out-shot 15-1 in the first-half, DeSales played much better in the second half out-shooting Widener, 11-7 over the final 30 minutes.
• WU had a 10-7 edge in penalty corners for the game.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs will look to get back in the win column on Saturday when they begin MAC Freedom play hosting FDU-Florham at Noon on homecoming.