Madison, NJ (October 18, 2023) - Sophomore Jordyne Stong scored three goals and added an assist leading the DeSales University field hockey team past FDU-Florham, 4-1, in MAC Freedom action on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 4, FDU-Florham - 1
• Records: DeSales (6-7, 4-0 MAC Freedom), FDU-Florham (5-9, 1-3 MAC Freedom)
• The win is DSU's second straight over the Devils and moves the Bulldogs to 6-16 all-time vs. FDU-Florham.
• DSU extends its MAC Freedom winning streak to 15 straight games dating back to the end of the 2021 season.
• DeSales has now won four straight on the season.

How it Happened

• FDU-Florham took a 1-0 lead in this one scoring on its only shot in the opening half.
• Stong tied the game and got the Bulldogs on the board just before the end of the first quarter tipping home a pass from junior Delani Remp.
• Stong finished off her hat trick in the second quarter scoring twice giving DSU a 3-1 halftime lead.
• Senior Catie McGrath finished off the scoring with another goal mid-way thru the fourth quarter, assisted by Stong.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Stong now has five goals on the season.
• It is the 17th time in team history a player has scored three goals in a game.
• Sophomore Nikki Chiaradia had an assist on Strong's third goal.

For the Foes

• Julianna Medina scored the Devil's lone goal.
• Emily Schlessinger made 11 saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales dominated the pace of play out-shooting FDU, 28-2, 15-1 in shots on goal.
• DSU also had a 6-2 advantage in penalty corners.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday traveling to King's College for another MAC Freedom game set to begin at 5:00 pm.