Annville, PA (October 28, 2026) - Junior
Abigail Antipas scored three goals and the DeSales University field hockey team exploded with four goals in the fourth quarter in a 4-2 win over Lebanon Valley College clinching the #2 seed in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament next week on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 4, Lebanon Valley - 2
- Records: DeSales (9-7, 6-1 MAC Freedom), Lebanon Valley (11-5, 5-2 MAC Freedom)
- This is DSU's fifth straight win over the Flying Dutchmen improving the Bulldogs to 5-7 all-time vs. LVC.
- DSU is now locked into the #2 seed in the postseason tournament next week with one game remaining in the regular season schedule on Saturday.
How it Happened
- LVC scored once in the second quarter and once in the third quarter to take a 2-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
- Antipas cut the margin in half with an unassisted goal just 1:46 into the final quarter.
- Antipas got the equalizer just under six minutes later, sweeping home a pass from senior Alina Culver to tie the score at two.
- Antipas didn't stop there, recording a hat trick just under four minutes later off an assist from junior Sierra Margut.
- First-year Shelby Haldeman capped off the rally with a goal with 1:04 left to post the final margin.
Top Bulldog Performers
- Antipas now has a team-high 14 goals on the season.
- Haldeman's goal was her fourth of the year.
- Culver had two assists and Margut one in the win.
- Sophomore Lily Trocki made one save in the win.
For the Foes
- Claire Weidenhammer and Lilah Shaub each had goals for the Flying Dutchmen.
- Ella Weidenhammer made 13 saves in between the pipes.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales held a 24-5 advantage in shots, 18-3 in shots on goal.
- The Bulldogs also had a 13-6 advantage in penalty corners.
Up Next
- The Bulldogs wrap-up the regular season at home on Saturday when they host Marywood University beginning at Noon.
