Center Valley, PA (September 3, 2025) - The DeSales University field hockey team tied the game late in the third quarter but #23 TCNJ scored three late goals to spoil the upset bid in a 4-1 loss to the Lions on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: #23 TCNJ - 4, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (1-1 overall), TCNJ (2-0 overall)
• The loss drops the Bulldogs to 0-6 all-time vs. the Lions. 

How it Happened

• After a scoreless first quarter the #23 Lions scored on its first penalty corner of the game two minutes into the second quarter as that score stood into the half.
• DeSales controlled most of the third quarter and finally broke thru for the tying goal 11 minutes into the third quarter as senior Brynn Balliet pushed across a shot amongst a ton of traffic in the goalmouth.
• The Lions needed just 29 seconds to reclaim the lead and added two more goals in the fourth quarter.

Top Bulldog Performers

• The goal was Balliet's first of the year.
• Sophomore Stephanie Pallante earned an assist on the play.
• Junior Alyssa Schlossman made six saves in between the pipes.

For the Foes

• Codie Sciacca had a goal and two assists for TCNJ.
• Jadyn Huff also scored and Kara Wilson had two goals.
• Brigitte Racey made eight saves for the Lions.

Inside the Box Score

• TCNJ had a slim 13-10 (10-9 on goal) edge in shots.
• The Bulldogs dominated the penalty corner opportunities, 11-3.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday hosting local rival Muhlenberg College beginning at 1:00 pm.