Center Valley, PA (October 2, 2024) - The DeSales University men's soccer team earned its eighth win of the season in shutout fashion with a 2-0 victory over Albright College on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 2, Albright - 0
• Records: DeSales (8-2); Albright (7-2)
• The win moves the Bulldogs to 10-3 all-time vs. the Lions. 
• Bulldogs tally their seventh shutout win of the season. 

How it Happened

• The first half featured an evenly matched battle with neither team finding the back of the net in a scoreless first half heading into the break.
• In the 63rd minute, junior Owen Maher drew a foul within the corner of the box which gave way to junior Joseph Reteneller to cash on the PK to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. 
• DSU got some insurance in the 83rd minute when junior Liam MacDonald connected on a one-timer off a free kick entry from about 25 yards out by senior Elek McDonald, which gave the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead and the defense would its ground to preserve the shutout win. 

Top Bulldog Performers

• Reteneller scored his fourth goal of the season; all by way of penalty kicks. 
• MacDonald scored his team-leading ninth goal of the year in the win.
• McDonald tallied his third assist of the year.
• First-year Jimmy Shensky made three saves in the goal.

For the Foes

• Cooper Walters had two saves for the Lions.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs had a 12-4 advantage in shots, and 4-3 edge in shots on goal.
• DSU also had a decisive 9-4 edge in corner kicks for the game.

Up Next

• DeSales is back in action on Saturday when they travel to Delaware Valley to kickoff MAC Freedom play beginning at 3:00pm.