Center Valley, PA (October 17, 2022) - The DeSales University field hockey team saw its seven-game win streak come to an end in a 2-1 loss to Haverford College in non-conference action on Monday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Haverford - 2, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (11-3 overall), Haverford (6-7 overall)
• DSU falls to 1-2 all-time vs. the Fords in the first-ever meeting at DeSales.

How it Happened

• Haverford scored on the first shot of the game just 1:29 into the contest on a direct shot off a corner feed and that score stood into the half and thru three quarters.
• DeSales appeared to have tied the game with about seven minutes left in the fourth quarter but the goal was disallowed.
• Shortly after that goal was disallowed, first-year Nikki Chiaradia did tie it tapping home a pass from senior Sarah Peterson off a corner feed.
• The Fords had the answer though scoring just 2:34 later to reclaim the lead and the Bulldogs were unable to get a second goal.

Top Bulldog Performers

• The goal was Chiaradia's third of the year.
• Junior Kayla Yeatman made three saves in this one and senior Grace DeThomas had a defensive save.

For the Foes

• Delaney Snowden and Naomi York scored for the Fords.
• Mary Smith made seven saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales had a 16-6 advantage in shots and a slim 8-6 edge in shots on goal.
• DSU also out-cornered the Fords, 12-6.

Up Next

• DSU is back in action on Wednesday when they host Lycoming College in MAC Freedom action beginning at 6:00 pm.