CENTER VALLEY, PA (Oct. 14, 2026) -- The DeSales University women's soccer team downed the Arcadia University Knights 1-0 in MAC Freedom action on Wednesday afternoon.
The Basics
Final score – DeSales University: 1, Arcadia University: 0
Records – DeSales: 3-6-3 overall (2-0-1 MAC Freedom), Arcadia: 3-7-2 overall (1-3 MAC Freedom)
How it Happened
The first 45 minutes of play were very even; the Bulldogs had an excellent defensive presence, playing strong anytime the ball crossed into their zone. With seven minutes left in the first half, the Knights had a breakaway, and DeSales goalkeeper Campbell Pacheco made an imperative one handed save at the top of the net finishing the first half 0-0.
Both teams continued to play strong on both sides of the ball, and the Bulldogs worked to eliminate as many of the Knights scoring opportunities as possible. With eleven minutes left in the game, goalkeeper Pacheco, punted the ball down to midfield, senior Kayla Kinniry got a head on it, and sophomore Emily Mulroony took the ball down the right side of the field, hitting the right side of the net, for the Bulldogs sole goal of the afternoon. DeSales defense continued to stay strong the last 10 minutes of play, ending the MAC Freedom matchup 1-0.
Top Bulldog Performers
Goalkeeper, Pacheco recorded seven saves over her 90-minutes of play on the afternoon. Mulroony led the team in shots, 3, and tallied 3 shots on goal, along with one goal for the Bulldogs. Senior Catherine Crampton and Cami Beetel made themselves known on defense for DeSales this afternoon, removing the Knights scoring opportunities, and sending the ball down field.
For the Foes
Goalkeeper Olivia Petty recoded six saves on the afternoon, and Olivia Gehman led Arcadia in shots (2) and shots on goal (1).
Inside the Box Score
Arcadia took the 11-7 majority of shots on the afternoon, out shooting the Bulldogs 6-3 in the first half and 5-4 in the second half. DeSales took the 7-6 majority of saves on the evening with three in the first and four in the second.
Up Next
DeSales University women's soccer will be celebrating their seniors on Saturday when they are back in action at home taking on King's College (PA.) in MAC Freedom action.
