Center Valley, PA (August 30, 2024) - Junior Liam MacDonald scored two goals leading the DeSales University men's soccer team to a 3-0 win over Gwynedd-Mercy University, in the 2024 season opener for both teams.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 3, Gwynedd-Mercy - 0
• Records: DeSales (1-0-0); Gwynedd-Mercy (0-1-0)
• DeSales remains unbeaten all-time vs. the Griffins improving to 19-0-1 in the series.

How it Happened

• In the 18th minute, junior Joseph Reteneller found senior Mason Heitczman in the far corner and with a one-time centering pass Heitczman found MacDonald, in which he scored on a one-time shot. 
• About seven minutes later the Bulldogs added to their lead thanks to a right-footed blast from senior Elek McDonald from just outside the 18, that gave DSU a 2-0 lead into the break. 
• MacDonald added the exclamation point scoring his second of the game in the 57th minute on a header from a centering pass into the box from junior Kevin Krall, giving the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead and the win.

Top Bulldog Performers

• MacDonald scored his first two goals of the season.
• McDonald scored his first goal of the season.
• Heitczman, Reteneller, and Krall each tallied their first assists of the season.
• First-year student Jimmy Shensky made two saves in goal and recorded the shutout win for the Bulldogs. 

For the Foes

• Joe Romano made two saves in goal for the Griffins.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales had a 16-6 advantage in shots and a 5-2 edge in shots on goal.
• DSU took 10 of the 12 corners in the game. 

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back at it on Wednesday when they host Rosemont College in another non-conference game at 5:00pm.