Wilkes-Barre, PA (October 1, 2022) - The DeSales University men's soccer team had a furious comeback but ultimately fell short falling at Wilkes University, 4-3, in the MAC Freedom opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Wilkes - 4, DeSales - 3
• Records: DeSales (5-4-1, 0-1 MAC Freedom); Wilkes (4-5-1, 1-0 MAC Freedom)
• Today was the 37th career meeting and was the Colonels second straight win the series. DSU is now 14-19-4 all-time vs. Wilkes.

How it Happened

• Wilkes scored the only two goals of the first-half to take a 2-0 lead at the break.
• The Bulldogs got one back six minutes into the second half on a goal from junior Larry Agyei.
• The Colonels responded with two straight from Colin Schulmeister to take a 4-1 lead but DeSales refused to quit.
• First-year Owen Maher got DSU within two scoring on a free kick in the upper 90 inside the near post.
• Fellow first-year Liam MacDonald scored on a header in the 86th minute to pull the Bulldogs back within a goal but DeSales was unable to get the tying marker.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Agyei's goal was his third of the season.
• Maher scored his fifth of the year and it was MacDonald's third for the Bulldogs.
• Maher had one assist and fellow first-year Kevin Krall had two assists in the loss.

For the Foes

• Schulmeister had an assist with his two goals.
• Will Wagstaff and Owen Breisch also scored for the Colonels.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales had a 15-10 advantage in shots and an 8-5 edge in shots on goal.
• DSU also took six of the eight corner kicks in the game.
• Wilkes scored on four of its five shots on goal.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Wednesday when they host Arcadia University in another MAC Freedom game beginning at 3:30 pm.