Hoboken, NJ (November 6, 2024) - The DeSales University women's soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Stevens in the MAC Freedom semifinals on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Stevens - 3, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (6-12-2 overall); Stevens (11-5-2 overall)
• The Bulldogs finish their season with a 6-12-2 overall record.
• DSU falls to 2-8 all-time vs. the Ducks.

How it Happened

• After a scoreless first-half the Bulldogs struck quickly in the second-half as junior Makayla Issakhani drew a foul in the box setting up a PK just 35 seconds into the second-half.
• Senior Tori Harnett cashed in the PK giving DSU a 1-0 lead.
• The Ducks needed just 2:18 to tie the score as Elsa Bley scored from about 40 yards out on a ball just under the crossbar and threw the Bulldogs' keepers hands.
• The game remained scoreless into the 65th minute when Stevens took the lead for good, adding an insurance goal in the 70th minute.

Top Bulldog Performers

• It was Harnett's second goal of the season for the Bulldogs.
• First-year Saige Santa Cruz had six saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Bley, Alina Friz, and Sophia Murphy scored the goals for the Ducks.
• Kenny Donley had two saves in goal.

Inside the Box Score

• Stevens had an 18-6 advantage in shots, 9-3 in shots on goal.
• The Ducks took all 12 corner kicks in the game.