Ewing, NJ (September 11, 2021) - The DeSales University field hockey team fell just short in its bid to upset #6 The College of New Jersey falling 4-3 in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: TCNJ - 4, DeSales - 3
• Records: TCNJ (3-0); DeSales (2-2)
• This was just the second career meeting between the two teams with TCNJ taking the first, 6-1, back in 2019.

How it Happened

• TCNJ started the scoring just 2:58 into the game but the Bulldogs got that goal right back scoring at 9:41 to even the score.
• The Lions had a 2-1 lead after one quarter but the Bulldogs scored the only goal of the second quarter to tie the game at the half.
• TCNJ got back-to-back goals within a span of 1:55 early in the fourth quarter to take a 4-2 lead.
• DSU pulled to within one with 3:29 left to play but were unable to find another tying marker as the upset bid fell just short.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Sophomore Maddie Trocki scored all three of DeSales' goals on Saturday.
• Junior Tyra Wingle had two assists and junior Allie Ball had an assist on the third goal.
• Junior Gianna Duddy made seven saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Kayla Cichlar had two goals for the Lions.
• Sophia Foschini and Rayhanah Ahmed also scored for TCNJ.
• Camryn Ley had two assists.

Inside the Box Score

• TCNJ had a 17-12 advantage in shots and also had a 13-7 in penalty corners.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Wednesday when they travel to Gwynedd-Mercy University for another non-conference game beginning at 6:00 pm.