Madison, NJ (October 11, 2022) - The DeSales University men's soccer team saw a 3-2 halftime lead spoiled in a 5-3 loss at FDU-Florham in MAC Freedom action on Tuesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: FDU-Florham - 5, DeSales - 3
• Records: DeSales (5-6-1, 0-3 MAC Freedom); FDU-Florham (7-2-3, 2-0-1 MAC Freedom)
• The loss snaps a two-game unbeaten streak vs. the Devils as the Bulldogs fall to 13-9-4 all-time vs. FDU-Florham.

How it Happened

• DSU got on the board first when first-year Liam MacDonald scored on a header off a free kick just under seven minutes into the game.
• The Devils took a 2-1 lead with goals in the 14th and 18th minute.
• DeSales tied the scored at two on another set play as first-year Joseph Reteneller scored off a centering pass from fellow first-year Kevin Krall 25:08.
• In the 36th minute senior Sean Buzzee gave the Bulldogs another one goal lead heading home the rebound of his own saved shot.
• DSU continued to lead into the 66th minute of the second-half when the Devils tied it at three.
• The game remained tied until 83:30 when FDU took the lead and added an insurance goal in the 87th minute.

Top Bulldog Performers

• It was MacDonald's fourth goal of the season, while Reteneller and Buzzee scored their first markers of the year.
• In addition to Krall, junior Batur Yaman earned assists in the loss.
• Senior Nathan Hatzfeld had 10 saves in the loss.

For the Foes

• Five different players scored goals for the Devils including Oliver Trujillo, Hunter Kolmodin, Jonathan Shirley, Massante Di Cupillo, and Christian Vriones.

Inside the Box Score

• FDU-Florham had a 21-16 advantage in shots and a 15-7 edge in shots on goal.
• Both teams took six corner kicks.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Thursday when they host Arcadia University beginning at 3:00 pm in MAC Freedom action.