Allentown, PA (September 3, 2025) - The DeSales University women's soccer team fell just short in a second half comeback falling to local rival Muhlenberg College, 2-1, in non-conference action on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: Muhlenberg - 2, DeSales - 1
• Records: DeSales (0-2); Muhlenberg (2-1)
• The loss snaps a five-game winning streak for the Bulldogs in the series with the Mules as the all-time mark moves to 6-5-1 in favor of DeSales.

How it Happened

• Muhlenberg scored the only two goals of the first-half in the 23rd and 30th minute to claim a 2-0 halftime advantage.
• DeSales cut the margin in half nine minutes into the second-half when junior Catherine Crampton knocked home the rebound of a saved header from senior Makayla Issakhani.
• DSU kept the pressure on and seemed to the tie game in the 65th minute scoring again on a rebound off a saved shot but a late offsides negated the goal and the Bulldogs were unable to find the tying marker the rest of the way.

Top Bulldog Performers

• It was the first points of the year for both Crampton and Issakhani in the loss.
• Sophomore Saige Santa Cruz made seven saves in goal.

For the Foes

• Kaylie Thran scored both goals for the Mules.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs dominated the shots holding a 26-12 advantage and a 10-9 edge in shots on goal.
• DSU also had a decisive edge in corner kicks, 7-2.

Up Next

• DSU is back on the field on Saturday traveling to the Coast Guard Academy for a non-conference game beginning at Noon.