Hoboken, NJ (October 2, 2021) - The DeSales University field hockey team was unable to overcome an early deficit dropping its fourth straight, 4-2, at Stevens in MAC Freedom action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Stevens - 4, DeSales - 2
• Records: DeSales (4-6; 0-2 MAC Freedom); Stevens (6-2, 2-0 MAC Freedom)
• It is DSU's first-ever loss to the Ducks in six career meetings.

How it Happened

• Stevens stormed out of the gates scoring on a penalty stroke just 3:32 into the game and taking a 2-0 lead 5:17 into the game.
• The Ducks added a third goal with 1:26 left in the opening quarter and held that lead throughout the first-half.
• Stevens added a fourth 3:49 into the second-half.
• DeSales scored two goals late with 7:28 left and 1:18 remaining in the game.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Junior Ashlee Jopp scored DSU's first goal on a shot off a pass on a corner by sophomore Abbe Tarczynski.
• Sophomore Maddie Trocki scored her seventh of the year tipping home a shot from junior Tyra Wingle late in the fourth quarter.
• Sophomore Kayla Yeatman made 10 saves in her first career start in goal for the Bulldogs.

For the Foes

• Aryana Muscara had two goals to lead the Ducks.
• Alyssa Appleby scored once and had an assist.
• Emily Franco made 11 saves for Stevens.

Inside the Box Score

• DSU did have a 17-15 advantage in shots and both teams attempted seven penalty corners.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs will look to get back into the win column on Tuesday when they host Widener University in a non-conference game beginning at 7:00 pm.