CENTER VALLEY, PA (Oct. 13, 2026) -- The DeSales University men's soccer team dropped competition 2-1 versus the Arcadia University Knights in MAC Freedom action on Tuesday afternoon
The Basics
Final Score – DeSales University: 1, Arcadia University: 2
Records – DeSales: 5-6-2 (0-2-1 MAC Freedom), Arcadia: 6-4-3 overall (3-0-1 MAC Freedom)
How it Happened
Arcadia came out of the gates strong, scoring within the first 22 minutes of play, when Juan Pozo was able to find the back of the net after some action in front of the net due to a corner kick. Jordan Scott had the assist for the Knights. During the rest of the half, DeSales had an excellent defensive presence and did not allow Arcadia to find the back of the net, ending the half 1-0.
Just three minutes into the second half, Osmar Ferre added one to the board for DeSales. After taking a shot from the left side of the field, the ball found the lower right corner to bring the game to an even 1-1. Both teams continued to have strong defensive presences and removed as many of the scoring opportunities the other team had as possible. With just eight seconds left to play, off of a free kick, Jordan Scott of the Knights sent the ball into the back of the net, ending the game 2-1.
Top Bulldog Performers
Goalkeeper Ryan Foley had six saves on the afternoon for the Bulldogs. Ferre led DeSales in shots on goal with two, also tallying three shots and the sole goal for the Bulldogs this afternoon. Forward Mike McCurry led the team in shots with four on the afternoon, over a 90-minute game. Defender Nik Rohm also played a strong 90-minute game for the Bulldogs this afternoon.
For the Foes
Pozo tallied four shots, two shots on goal and one goal for the Knights. Scott, along with a goal, also added four shots and two shots on goal on the afternoon.
Inside the Box Score
DeSales took the 6-1 majority of saves on the afternoon with two coming from the first half, and four from the second half. Arcadia took the 17-10 advantage on shots for the evening out shooting the Bulldogs 8-4 in the first half and 9-6 in the second half of play.
Up Next
DeSales University men's soccer will take on King's College (PA.) at home on Saturday afternoon in MAC Freedom action.
