Wilkes-Barre, PA (October 25, 2025) - Sophomore
JohnPaul Mazza scored early in the second-half lifting the DeSales University men's soccer team past King's College, 1-0, in MAC Freedom action on Saturday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 1, King's - 0
- Records: DeSales (4-9-3, 1-2-2 MAC Freedom); King's (2-10-5, 0-3-2 MAC Freedom)
- This is the Bulldogs second straight win over King's College improving DSU to 26-16-5 in the all-time series.
How it Happened
- A scoreless game was broken just 1:55 into the second-half when Mazza knocked in a free kick pass from senior Joseph Reteneller early in the second-half.
- The Bulldogs defense did the rest limiting the Monarchs to just 10 total shots and only one on goal.
Top Bulldog Performers
- It was Mazza's second goal of the season and marked the second straight year Mazza has scored the game-winner vs. King's.
- Sophomore Jimmy Shensky had one save to earn the shutout.
For the Foes
- Ben Van Valkenburg made three saves for the Monarchs.
Inside the Box Score
- King's had a 10-5 advantage in shots, but DSU had a 4-1 edge in shots on goal.
- King's held a 4-1 lead in corner kicks.
Up Next
- DeSales is back on the road on Tuesday when they travel to Stevens for another critical MAC Freedom game beginning at 7:00 pm.
