Glenside, PA (October 7, 2023) - The DeSales University women's soccer team dropped its first MAC Freedom game of the season falling to Arcadia University, 4-0, in MAC Freedom action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Arcadia - 4, DeSales - 0
• Records: DeSales (2-9-1 Overall, 1-1 MAC Freedom); Arcadia (5-6 Overall, 1-1 MAC Freedom)
• The loss drops the Bulldogs to 2-8 in the all-time series and ends a two-game win streak vs. the Knights. 

How it Happened

• Arcadia broke open the scoring in the 13th minute on a goal from Caroline Weirich, as the Knights took a 1-0 lead heading into the half.
• In the second-half the Knights added some insurance when Abby Stephens scored on a penalty kick in the 60th minute.
• Arcadia tacked on two more goals later in the half to provide the final margin and keep the Bulldogs scoreless.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Senior Jozlyn Minnema made six saves in goal.
• Senior Elizabeth McCarthy lead the Bulldogs in shots on goal (3). 

For the Foes

• Caroline Weirich, Abby Stephens, Alexis Rabold, and Ashley Evans each scored.
• Madison Toyama, Angela Rosenberger, and Kate Smilovic each tallied an assist.
• Abigail Fuchs made seven saves in goal and recorded the shutout win. 

Inside the Box Score

• Arcadia had a slight 17-15 edge in shots, 10-7, on shots on goal.
• Arcadia had a 9-7 lead on corner kicks in the game. 

Up Next

• DSU returns to action on Wednesday when they travel to NYU for a non-conference match beginning at 6:30 pm.