CENTER VALLEY, PA (Oct. 27, 2026) -- The DeSales University men's soccer team, downed the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon in MAC Freedom action.
The Basics
Final Score – DeSales University: 2, Stevens IT: 1
Records – DeSales: 6-9-2 overall (1-5-1 MAC Freedom), Stevens: 7-4-4 overall (2-2-3 MAC Freedom)
This game marks the second time in series history, that the Bulldogs have downed the Ducks, since the first match up in 2019.
How it Happened
The Bulldogs were the first on the board, scoring in the seventh minute of play. Sophomore midfielder Osmar Ferre was able to find the back of the net for the Bulldogs. During the 19th minute of play, the Ducks found the back of the net when RJ Doughtery connected with a deflected shot, off Lucas Mendes, bringing the score even early in the first. DeSales continued to control the ball on the offensive side and with ten minutes left in the first, tallied their second of the night. The Bulldogs took advantage of a free kick, Nik Rohm found the back of the net, with an assist from Jacob Stewart. DeSales continued to have a strong defensive presence, ending the first half 2-1.
During the second half of play, the Bulldogs eliminated every scoring opportunity for Stevens, including multiple corner kick opportunities. DeSales continued to have a strong defensive presence and capitalized on offensive opportunities, ending the game 2-1.
Top Bulldog Performers
Ferre and Rohm tallied both goals for the Bulldogs, Abu Barrie tallied three shots and one shot on goal. Goalkeeper Colin Hojnowski ended the game with nine saves over 90 minutes of play.
For the Foes
Mendes tallied six shots, three shots on goal, and one assist for the Ducks. Doughtery, on top of the sole Stevens goal, also tallied three shots on goal and three shots.
Inside the Box Score
Stevens took the 17-9 shot advantage on the afternoon, and the 10-4 shot on goal advantage. DeSales took the 17-9 majority of shots faced, and the 9-2 save majority on the afternoon.
Up Next
DeSales will close out the season on October 31st at Marywood University in MAC Freedom action.
