Center Valley, PA (September 7, 2019) - Freshman Catie McGrath scored three goals and senior Katarina Polyviou nearly broke a single-game record with 23 saves leading the DeSales University field hockey team past Arcadia University, 4-2, on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 4, Arcadia - 2
• Records: DeSales (3-1); Arcadia (1-3)

How it Happened

• DeSales took an early 1-0 lead when McGrath snuck a shot just inside the post from just inside the scoring circle.
• Arcadia evened the score just 2:46 later and the game remained tied at one thru one quarter of play.
• DSU took the lead for good with goals 1:57 apart to take a 3-1 halftime lead.
• McGrath completed her hat trick in the 51st minute and Arcadia scored its final tally just 1:19 later.

Top Bulldog Performers

• The hat trick gives McGrath four goals on the season.
• Freshman Sarah Peterson scored DSU's other goal, her second of the year.
• Freshman Tyra Wingle, junior Hannah Williams, and sophomore Olivia Witmer all collected assists in the win.
• Polyviou was simply outstanding stopping 23 shots, posting the second most saves in a game in team history, seven shy of the all-time record for saves in a game.

For the Foes

• Arcadia's goals were scored by Michaela Ferlow and Adera Ahern.
• Lauren Dougherty added an assist.

Inside the Box Score

• Arcadia out-shot DeSales, 41-11, and had a 28-6 advantage in penalty corners.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs return to action on Tuesday when they host The College of New Jersey beginning at 7:00 pm.