Center Valley, PA (February 19, 2025) - Senior
Meagan Landers scored a game-high four goals and added an assist leading the DeSales University women's lacrosse team past Alvernia University, 14-3, in the 2025 season opener on a frigid Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 14, Alvernia - 3
- Records: DeSales (1-0 overall); Alvernia (0-1 overall)
- DeSales has now won two straight in the series and improves to 3-2 all-time vs. the Golden Wolves.
How it Happened
- It was a slow offensive start for the Bulldogs as they scored just two goals in the first quarter and three in the second quarter to lead 5-0 at the half as the defense dominated the first 30 minutes of play.
- Alvernia was the aggressor to start the second-half scoring two goals in the first 1:31 to cut the margin down to three goals.
- DeSales dominated the rest of the way, scoring five times in the third quarter to take a 10-2 lead and piled on four more goals in the first nine minutes of the fourth quarter to lead 14-2 and cruised from that point.
Top Bulldog Performers
For the Foes
- Lindsay Kerchner, Hannah Tyler, and Sherrin Smith each had one goal.
- Hannah Wolfe made 10 saves in goal.
Inside the Box Score
- The Bulldogs out-shot the Golden Wolves, 35-10, and had a 28-14 advantage in ground balls.
- DeSales won 11-of-20 draw controls and was 17-for-20 on the clear.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday when they host Wilson College with start time set for 3:00 pm.
