Wilkes-Barre, PA (October 25, 2025) - Senior
Madison O'Connor had a goal and an assist leading the DeSales University women's soccer team past King's College, 2-0, in MAC Freedom action on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 2, King's - 0
- Records: DeSales (4-8-2 overall, 2-3 MAC Freedom); King's (5-9-2 overall, 1-3-1 MAC Freedom)
- DeSales has now won seven straight in the series with the Monarchs improving to 26-4 all-time vs. King's.
How it Happened
- The Bulldogs needed just 1:49 to take a lead in this one as O'Connor scored unassisted beating the Monarch GK inside the near post to give DSU an early lead.
- That lead stood into the half and the Bulldogs got their insurance goal 12:42 into the second-half when first-year Hailie Murphy scored her first career goal of an assist from O'Connor to provide the final tally.
Top Bulldog Performers
- The goal for O'Connor was her second of the season.
- Sophomore Campbell Pacheco made five saves to earn the shutout.
For the Foes
- Courtney Monard had five saves for the Monarchs.
Inside the Box Score
- Each team had 14 shots with DeSales holding a 7-5 edge in shots on goal.
- The Bulldogs had a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs are back in action on Wednesday traveling to Stevens for a very important MAC Freedom game set to begin at 7:00 pm.