CENTER VALLEY, PA (Oct. 17, 2026) - The DeSales University women's soccer team downs the King's College (PA.) Monarchs 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in MAC Freedom action. This afternoon, DeSales University women's soccer team recognized their seven seniors, all who have made an impact on the program, in a senior day celebration.
The Basics
Final Score – DeSales University: 2, King's College (PA) - 0
Records – DeSales: 4-6-3 overall (3-0-1 MAC Freedom), King's: 2-10-2 overall (0-4-1 MAC Freedom)
This afternoon marks the eighth straight win for the Bulldog in action against the Monarchs, DeSales has dominated this match up, 22-2 since 2004.
How it Happened
DeSales started off very strong, scoring just 14 minutes into the game, when first-year Tallia Hill kicked the ball into play, off of a corner kick and senior Catherine Crampton, got a head on the ball, sending it to the upper right corner of the net, tallying the first goal for the Bulldogs. Eight minutes after the first goal, the Bulldogs took another corner kick. First-year Aubrey Sauers took a shot, that King's goalkeeper deflected, sending the ball out to sophomore Emily Mulroony, who met the ball, sending it to the back of the net for the second Bulldog goal of the afternoon. DeSales finished off the first half strong, defending three back-to-back-to-back Monarch corner kicks, ending the first 2-0.
DeSales continued to eliminate all Monarch scoring opportunities during the second half of play, ending the game 2-0.
Top Bulldog Performers
Senior goalkeeper, Campbell Pacheco, had two saves during the first period of play. Crampton tallied four shots, three shots on goal and one goal on the afternoon. Seniors, Kayla Heron and Avery Lane each tallied one shot and one shot on goal for the Bulldogs. Ava Kichline, Kayla Kinniry and Brianna Dessoye all contributed to DeSales defensive efforts to record the MAC Freedom Shutout.
For the Foes
Goalkeeper Courtney Monard ha nine saves on the afternoon. Taryn Conover led the Monarchs in shots with three on the afternoon.
Inside the Box Score
DeSales took the 22-6 shot majority with nine in the first half of play and 13 in the second half. The Monarchs took the 10-2 save advantage on the afternoon.
Up Next
DeSales women's soccer travels to Annville, PA on Tuesday to take on Lebanon Valley College. The Bulldogs are back in action at home on Saturday as they take on Misericordia University in their Morgan's Message game.
