Annville, PA (April 30, 2025) - The DeSales University women's lacrosse team came up short falling to Lebanon Valley College, 21-12, in the MAC Freedom Semifinals on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score:Â Lebanon Valley - 21, DeSales - 12
- Records: DeSales (15-3 overall); Lebanon Valley (13-5 overall)
- DSU falls to 0-3Â all-time vs. the Flying Dutchmen.
- This was DeSales' fourth appearance in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament falling to 0-4 all-time.
How it Happened
- The two teams traded goals to start the game before Lebanon Valley scored four straight to take a 5-1 lead.
- DeSales ended the run on a goal from junior Sara Forchelli but LVC scored two more in the span of 30 seconds to finish the first quarter leading 7-2.
- The Flying Dutchmen scored three to start the second quarter taking a 10-2 lead and led 14-4 before the Bulldogs scored with one second left in the half to make it a 14-5 game at the half.
- The Bulldogs showed some fight to start the second-half scoring the first three goals of the half to cut the margin down to 14-8.
- The lead remained six after each team scored twice (16-10) with 4:37 left in the third quarter.
- Lebanon Valley pulled away from there scoring five straight goals to claim a 21-10 lead before DSU scored twice to post the final tally.
Top Bulldog Performers
For the Foes
- Emily Beard had eight goals and three assists for 11 points.
- Elizabeth Morgan tallied five goals and Alyssa Wne finished with four goals.
- Chloe Moser won 14 draw controls.Â
Inside the Box Score
- Lebanon Valley had a 37-24 advantage in shots.
- DeSales held a slim 16-13 edge in ground balls.
- LVC won 25-of-36 draw controls.
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