Wilkes-Barre, PA (March 27, 2024) - The DeSales University women's lacrosse team posted 20 goals in a game for the third time this season rolling past Wilkes University, 20-5, in non-conference action on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 20, Wilkes - 5
• Records: DeSales (7-2 overall); Wilkes (2-7 overall)
• The Bulldogs are now 7-0 all-time vs. the Colonels.
• DeSales is now just three wins shy of tying the school-record of 10 wins in a season.

How it Happened

• After DeSales took a 2-0 lead, Wilkes countered with two straight goals to tie the scored at two mid-way thru the first quarter.
• The Bulldogs dominated the rest of the half scoring 10 straight goals, including all eight goals in the second quarter, to lead 12-2 at the half.
• The run continued in the third quarter as DSU scored the first four goals of the second-half and never looked back from there.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Junior Jess Brey led DSU with five goals and two assists, adding nine draw controls, two caused turnovers, and four ground balls.
• Sophomore Christina DiGuglielmo added three goals and three assists.
• Senior Hayley Petrosini finished with four goals and had six draw controls, making her the fourth player in team history with 100 career draw controls.
• Junior Meagan Landers had three goals and one assist along with four draw controls.
• Sophomore Hailey Linebaugh had two goals and an assist and sophomore Bridey Lawler finished with a goal and an assist.
• Both junior Michaela Regan and sophomore Nicole Minelli each had three saves in goal.
• Sophomore Emma Williamson finished with two caused turnovers and three ground balls.

For the Foes

• Maleah Cobham had four goals to lead the Colonels.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales dominated the shots, 37-14, and had a healthy 24-10 ege in ground balls.
• DSU won 20-of-28 draw controls and was a perfect 12-for-12 on the clear.

Up Next

• DeSales is off this weekend and will return to action next weekend at Ramapo College beginning at 5:00 pm.