Center Valley, PA (September 25, 2021) - The DeSales University field hockey team fell just short falling 2-1 to FDU-Florham in the MAC Freedom opener on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: FDU-Florham - 2, DeSales - 1
• Records: FDU-Florham (6-2, 1-0 Conf.); DeSales (4-4, 0-1 Conf.)
• The Bulldogs fall to 4-16 all-time vs. the Devils.

How it Happened

• After a scoreless first quarter, FDU got on the board when Haleigh Flukey tipped home a shot off a corner feed 3:58 into the second quarter and that lead stood into the half.
• The Devils got an insurance goal at 36:03 scoring on a penalty stroke, once again off the stick of Flukey.
• The Bulldogs wasted no time getting that goal back, scoring just 25 seconds later as junior Tyra Wingle tipped home her eight goal of the year.
• DeSales was unable to find the tying goal despite dominating possession and shots, especially in the second-half.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Junior Ashlee Jopp had an assist on Wingle's goal.
• Senior Olivia Witmer and sophomore Grace DeThomas each had defensive saves in the loss.

For the Foes

• Syndey Moskal had an assist.
• Megan March was outstanding in goal making 11 saves to keep the Devils in the game.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs out-shot FDU-Florham, 17-6.
• Each team had five corners.

Up Next

• DeSales is back in action on Wednesday when they host Montclair State University in a non-conference game beginning at 7:00 pm.