Swarthmore, PA (September 13, 2023) - The DeSales University field hockey team jumped out to a 2-0 lead but were unable to hold on falling at Swarthmore College, 3-2, in double overtime in non-conference action on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Swarthmore - 3, DeSales - 2 (2 OT)
• Records: DeSales (1-3 overall), Swarthmore (2-2 overall)
• This was just the second meeting between these two teams all-time, with the Garnet evening the series at one win each.
• It is DSU's third straight loss, all coming by one goal, and two coming in double overtime.

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the first quarter when sophomore Jordyne Stong scored off a corner feed from senior Maddie Trocki.
• The lead was still one into the third quarter when Strong scored again, unassisted just 2:40 into the second-half.
• Swarthmore got one goal back at 38:27 as the lead stood at one goal late into the fourth quarter.
• The Garnet tied the game with just 4:12 left in the game.
• Neither team scored in the first overtime and Swarthmore got the game-winner two minutes into the second OT to complete the three goal comeback.

Top Bulldog Performers

• The goals are Stong's first of the season.
• Trocki earned her first assist of the season.
• Senior Kayla Yeatman made seven saves in goal for the Bulldogs.

For the Foes

• Amelia Landry, Katherine Kohn, and Sophia Hitchingham scored the goals for the Garnet.
• Cassandra Conklin had four saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• Swarthmore had a 20-11 advantage in shots, 10-7 in shots on goal.
• The Garnet also had a 19-5 lead in corners.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Hartwick College at 11:00 am.