Galloway, NJ (March 15, 2023) - Stockton University out-scored the DeSales University women's lacrosse team, 6-1, in the second quarter to pull away for a 16-5 win in non-conference action on Wednesday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Stockton - 16, DeSales - 5
• Records: DeSales (2-4 overall); Stockton (6-1 overall)
• This was the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

How it Happened

• DSU hung tough in the first quarter as senior Marina Bradley scored with 38 seconds left to make it a 3-2 game before the Ospreys made it a 4-2 game with five seconds left in the first quarter.
• Stockton rode that momentum into the second quarter out-scoring DeSales, 6-1, to take a 10-3 lead into the half.
• The Ospreys scored the first four goals of the second-half to take a 14-3 lead and never looked back from that point.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Bradley finished with two goals and two assists in the loss to lead the offensive attack.
• First-year Hailey Linebaugh had a goal and an assist and won a team-high four draw controls.
• Senior Amanda Schultz had two goals and senior Dani Towey added an assist.
• Sophomore Michaela Regan totaled six saves in goal and first-year Nicole Minelli had five one quarter of play.

For the Foes

• Mary McLaughlin had five goals and one assist to lead the Ospreys.
• Margot Costello had three goals and Emily Deworsop finished with two goals and one helper.
• Lilly Alessandro totaled 10 draw controls.

Inside the Box Score

• Stockton out-shot DeSales, 31-11, and had a 21-11 advantage in ground balls.
• The Ospreys won 13-of-22 draw controls.
• The Bulldogs committed 24 turnovers.

Up Next

• DSU has a quick turnaround hosting SUNY-Maritime on Friday beginning at 4:00 pm.