Chester, PA (September 27, 2025) - Widener scored with 58 seconds left in regulation spoiling a late comeback from the DeSales University field hockey team in a 4-3 loss at Widener University on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Widener - 4, DeSales - 3
• Records: DeSales (2-6 overall), Widener (4-3 overall)
• The Bulldogs fall to 2-10 all-time vs. the Pride.

How it Happened

• After a scoreless first quarter, senior Morgan Benner got the Bulldogs on the board scoring on a loose ball in front of the cage.
• Widener scored twice later in the quarter to take a 2-1 lead into the half.
• Senior Jordyne Stong tied the game mid-way thru the third quarter on an unassisted goal.
• The game remained tied into the 53rd minute when the Pride took a 3-2 lead.
• With just 1:17 left senior Brooke Sodl tied the game at three as the game seemed headed to OT.
• Widener had other ideas however, scoring just 17 seconds later and with 58 seconds left in regulation to reclaim a one goal lead and ultimately the win.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Benner's goal was the third of the season, while Sodl and Stong each scored for the first time this year.
• Senior Brynn Balliet had an assist on Sodl's goal.
• Junior Alyssa Schlossman totaled five saves and junior Alina Culver had a defensive save in the loss. 

For the Foes

• Alex Quartapella scored twice for the Pride.
• Paula Thompson and Allyson Hakes also scored for Widener.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales outshot Widener, 19-15, while the Pride had a 10-8 advantage in shots on goal.
• Widener had a slim 7-6 lead in penalty corners.

Up Next

• DeSales is back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Kean University for another non-conference game beginning at 7:30 pm.