Center Valley, PA (October 3, 2023) - The DeSales University women's soccer team saw its two-game winning streak come to an end falling to #5 Messiah University, 7-1, in non-conference action on Tuesday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Messiah - 7, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (2-8-1 Overall); Messiah (8-2 Overall)
• This was the third career meeting between the two teams with Messiah winning all three. 

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs took the lead in this one scoring on a PK just 16 seconds into the game when junior Emma Ribeiro drew a penalty in the box and senior Tess Rodgers scored on the PK.
• Messiah tied the game in the sixth minute and took the lead for good in the 19th minute.
• The Falcons added two more goals in the 32nd and 39th minute to take a 4-1 halftime lead.
• Messiah added three more goals in the second-half to provide the final tally.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Rodgers PK was her first goal of the season.
• Senior Jozlyn Minnema made seven in goal and junior Katey Kunz had four saves in 36+ minutes.

For the Foes

• Brittany Laird scored three goals to lead Messiah.
• Kierstyn Fogle, Lydia Ring, Kristina Akselsen, and Kaitlyn Laird also each scored.

Inside the Box Score

• Messiah had a 32-5 advantage in shots, 18-4, on shots on goal.
• Messiah had all nine corner kicks in the game. 

Up Next

• DSU returns to action on Saturday when they travel to Arcadia University in MAC Freedom action beginning at 1:00 pm.