Center Valley, PA (April 10, 2024) - The DeSales University women's lacrosse team earned its first-ever win over FDU-Florham, 14-10, to stay unbeaten in the MAC Freedom on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 14, FDU-Florham - 10
• Records: DeSales (9-2, 2-0 MAC Freedom); FDU-Florham (3-6, 0-2 MAC Freedom)
• The win is the first-ever over FDU-Florham in eight career meetings.
• It is DSU's fourth straight win, one shy of tying the longest winning streak in team history.
• DeSales had 11 assists, giving them 93 for the season which is already a season record.
• The Bulldogs are now just one win shy of tying the single-season record of 10 wins.

How it Happened

• DSU took a 2-1 lead 6:35 into the game before FDU-Florham scored four straight to take a 5-2 lead early in the second quarter.
• DSU rallied scoring five of the next six goals to take a 7-6 lead before the Devils finished the half scoring two of the last three goals to tie the game at eight.
• The Bulldogs opened the second-half with two straight goals to open up its first two goal lead of the game.
• FDU got within one twice but DSU continue to lead by two entering the fourth quarter.
• In the fourth quarter DeSales blanked the Devils, holding them scoreless, while adding two goals to post the final tally.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Senior Hayley Petrosini had a goal and four assists to become the fifth player in team history with 100 career points.
• Junior Jess Brey had four goals and two assists for six points, adding four draw controls.
• Junior Meagan Landers finished with four goals and an assist and two draw controls.
• Sophomore Hailey Linebaugh and sophomore Danielle Sieja each had two goals and one assist.
• Junior Michaela Regan had nine saves in between the pipes.

For the Foes

• Alexis Ashton had three goals and one assist.
• Jenna Ranney had two goals and three assists for five points.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs out-shot the Devils, 35-25, and enjoyed a 24-14 advantage in ground balls.
• FDU had a slight advantage in draw controls, 14-13.

Up Next

• DSU returns to action on Saturday when they host King's College in another MAC Freedom game set for a Noon start time.