Center Valley, PA (October 29, 2022) - The DeSales University field hockey team took a brief lead early but ultimately fell to the top ranked team in the country, #1 Salisbury University, 6-2, in non-conference action to wrap-up the regular season on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: #1 Salisbury - 6, DeSales - 2
• Records: DeSales (13-4 overall), Salisbury (16-0 overall)
• It is the second meeting between the two teams and the first loss for the Bulldogs vs. the Seagulls after an OT win last season.

How it Happened

• Salisbury took a 1-0 lead just one minute into the game on a goal off a penalty corner.
• DeSales answered with a goal just under two minutes later when junior Maddie Trocki tipped home a shot from first-year Jordyne Stong.
• The Bulldogs quickly captured a 2-1 lead 6:40 into the game as this time Stong scored off an assist from Trocki.
• The Seagulls got the tying goal in the 13th minute and reclaimed a one-goal lead with just 28 seconds left in the first quarter.
• SU scored two more goals in the second quarter to lead 5-2 and added another in the third period to post the final tally.

Top Bulldog Performers

• The goals were Trocki's eighth and Strong's ninth of the year.
• Junior Kayla Yeatman made five saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Allie Davis led Salisbury with three goals.
• Molly Reardon had a goal and an assist.
• McKenzie Mitchell finished with two assists.

Inside the Box Score

• Salisbury enjoyed a 17-6 advantage in shots and an 11-3 edge in shots on goal.
• SU had a 10-4 lead in penalty corners.

Up Next

• DeSales will now turn its attention to the MAC Freedom postseason where the Bulldogs will host the winner of the #4/#5 quarterfinal game to be played on Monday.  Game time on Wednesday evening for the semifinals is set for 6:00 pm.