Allentown, PA (September 27, 2023) - Junior
Emma Ribeiro scored two goals leading the DeSales University women's soccer team past Muhlenberg College, 4-1, in non-conference action on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 4, Muhlenberg - 1
- Records: DeSales (1-7-1 overall); Muhlenberg (2-5-2 overall)
- This is DeSales' fourth straight win over the Mules improving to 5-4-1 all-time vs. Muhlenberg.
How it Happened
- Ribeiro got DSU on the board just 1:37 into the game, dribbling down the left side and beating the GK left and low for her first goal of the season.
- Junior Tori Harnett made it a two goal game scoring her fourth penalty kick goal of the season after a handball in the box.
- The lead was cut in half in the 69th minute but quickly regained just 2:32 later when Ribeiro scored her second of the game on a through pass from sophomore Madison O'Connor.
- Senior Elizabeth McCarthy finished up the scoring on a goal off her own saved rebound in the 77th minute.
Top Bulldog Performers
- Ribeiro and McCarthy score for the first time this season.
- Harnett now has four goals on the season, all via penalty kicks.
- Junior Jozlyn Minnema made three saves in goal and senior Holly McFarland saved a ball off the line in the first-half.
For the Foes
- Ava Reinl scored the Mules goal.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales had a 17-11 advantage in shots.
- Both teams had four corner kicks.
Up Next
- DeSales opens MAC Freedom play on Saturday when they host Delaware Valley University beginning at 10:00 am.
