Allentown, PA (September 12, 2023) - The DeSales University men's soccer team suffered its first loss of the 2023 season falling to local rival Muhlenberg College, 4-0, in non-conference action on Tuesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Muhlenberg - 4, DeSales - 0
• Records: DeSales (3-1); Muhlenberg (3-1)
• The win spoils DSU's chance of winning of two straight in the series for the first time in team history as MC takes a 21-5-4 lead in the all-time series.

How it Happened

• The game was scoreless thru the first 45 minutes of play despite the Mules holding a 13-1 advantage in shots in the opening half.
• MC got the first goal of the game in the 49th minute off the boot of Chris Richards.
• Muhlenberg got its insurance goal in the 64th minute and added goals in the 79th and 81st minute to post the final tally.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Senior Tyler Horton made six saves in the loss.

For the Foes

• Richards, Sebastian Tis, Will Curtis IV, and Noah Pietila each scored goals for the Mules.

Inside the Box Score

• The Mules had a 26-4 advantage in shots.
• MC also had a 10-3 lead in corner kicks.

Up Next

• DeSales takes on PSU-Berks on Saturday in its next outing with a start time of 1:00 pm.