Center Valley, PA (September 21, 2024) - The DeSales University field hockey team dropped its fifth straight game, falling 4-1 to Dickinson College in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Dickinson - 4, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (1-5 overall), Dickinson (3-4 overall)
• This marked the first all-time meeting between the two teams.

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs struck first in this one just five minutes into the game when junior Nikki Chiaradia found junior Jordyne Stong on a pass inside in the circle to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead thru one period of play. 
• Dickinson got the equalizing goal in the second period when Natalie Slusser one timed a shot on a ball that was initially saved by the keeper.
• The second half was all the Red Devils as they scored three times and held the Bulldogs scoreless to take home the 4-1 victory despite numerous offensive chances by the Bulldogs. 

Top Bulldog Performers

• Stong scored her second goal of the season.
• Chiaradia tallied her first assist of the year.
• Sophomore Alyssa Schlossman was exceptional in goal for the Bulldogs as she totaled 20 saves, which is third most all-time in a game in team history. 

For the Foes

• Nicole Uebele led Dickinson with two goals. 
• Slusser and Alexandra Hockwitt each scored a goal.
• Calyn Clements tallied an assist.

Inside the Box Score

• Dickinson enjoyed a 30-13 advantage in shots, 24-4 in shots on goal.
• There were tons of penalty corners in the game as Dickinson had 10 and DeSales nine.

Up Next

• DSU will look to get back into the winning column and snap this skid on Wednesday when they host Haverford College beginning at 7:30 pm.