Huntingdon, PA (February 25, 2023) - The DeSales University women's lacrosse team dropped an 18-5 decision at Juniata College in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Juniata - 18, DeSales - 5
• Records: DeSales (1-1 overall); Juniata (2-0 overall)
• This was DeSales first-ever loss to Juniata in four career meetings.

How it Happened

• Juniata scored the first 11 goals of the game in this one and never really looked back from there.
• The Bulldogs scored four of the next five goals after falling behind 11-0 but were unable to get any closer before the final tally was posted.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Sophomore Meagan Landers scored twice, while junior Hayley Petrosini, senior Amanda Schultz, and first-year Hailey Linebaugh all scored goals in the loss.
• First-year Christina DiGuglielmo and senior Kelsey Pogonyi had assists.
• Sophomore Michaela Regan and first-year Nicole Minelli each had four saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Peyton Goodrich led Juniata with seven goals.
• Grace Gibbs added five goals and three assists.

Inside the Box Score

• Juniata out-shot DeSales, 29-10, and had a 17-12 advantage in ground balls.
• Juniata won 15-of-25 draw controls.
• The Bulldogs committed 20 turnovers.

Up Next

• DeSales is back in action on Wednesday when they host Ramapo College in the 2023 season home opener beginning at 6:00 pm.