CENTER VALLEY, PA (Oct. 24, 2026) -- The DeSales University men's soccer team fell to the Misericordia University Cougars 2-1 in MAC Freedom action on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
Final Score – DeSales: 1, Misericordia: 2
Records – DeSales: 5-9-2 overall (0-5-1 MAC Freedom), Misericordia: 6-7-3 overall (3-3-3 MAC Freedom)
How it Happened
Five minutes into the first half, the Bulldogs has an excellent look at goal, Osmar Ferre took the first shot at net, that was deflected and sent out towards the midfield, Ferre got another foot on it and send the ball up towards Mike McCurry, who got a head on the ball and sent it just left of the net. During the 11th minute of play, the Cougars found the back of the net, for the first goal of the game. DeSales continued working to get scoring opportunities and stayed strong on the defensive side of the ball. The second Misericordia goal came in the 39th minute of play, ending the half 2-0.
DeSales started out the second half strong, when Larry Sullivan crossed the ball, in front of the net to McCurry who got a head on the ball and sent it to the upper right corner of the net, putting the Bulldogs on the board. The Bulldogs had an excellent defensive presence through the rest of the game, ending 2-1.
Top Bulldog Performers
McCurry ended the afternoon with six shots, two shots on goal and one goal for the Bulldogs. Goalkeeper Colin Hojnowski totaled two saves over 45 minutes of play.
For the Foes
Anthony Numssen, tallied one of the goals for the Cougars. Goalkeeper Chrisitan Mazza ended the afternoon with two saves.
Inside the Box Score
DeSales took the 14-11 majority of shots on the afternoon with five during the first half and nine during the second half. The Bulldogs also took the slim 30-2 save majority on the afternoon.
Up Next
The Bulldogs take on Stevens at home on Tuesday afternoon, in MAC Freedom action.
