Center Valley, PA (September 30, 2023) - Junior Tori Harnett scored twice leading the DeSales University women's soccer team past Delaware Valley University, 4-2, in the MAC Freedom opener for both teams on Saturday morning.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 4, Delaware Valley - 2
• Records: DeSales (2-7-1, 1-0 MAC Freedom); Delaware Valley (6-5-1, 0-1 MAC Freedom)
• This was DeSales' 11th straight win over the Aggies and improves DSU to 15-9-2 in the all-time series. 

How it Happened

• DeSales scored the lone goal of the first-half when senior Elizabeth McCarthy scored directly off a corner kick feed as the ball sailed over the keeper's head.
• Delaware Valley tied the game in the 64th minute as Savannah Rennix scored low past the charging keeper after an excellent thru pass.
• DeSales needed just three minutes to reclaim the lead when junior Emma Ribeiro scored after a header pass from first-year Catherine Crampton.
• Harnett made it a two-goal game scoring on a free kick in the 71st minute from about 23 yards out.
• The Aggies got back within one in the 72nd minute before Harnett scored unassisted again in the 84th minute giving DSU its two goal cushion yet again.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Harnett now has a team-high six goals on the season.
• Ribeiro has three goals over the last two games.
• Junior Jozlyn Minnema made four saves and first-year Kayla Kinniry saved one off the line as well.

For the Foes

• Rennix and Kailey Horton each scored for the Aggies.
• Gillian Baker and Jess Williamson both had assists in the loss.

Inside the Box Score

• DSU had an 18-9 advantage in shots, 12-7 in shots on goal.
• Both teams had seven corner kicks. 

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Tuesday when they host Messiah University in non-conference action beginning at 4:00 pm.