Center Valley, PA (October 3, 2026) - Junior
Abigail Antipas scored unassisted in the first overtime lifting the DeSales University field hockey team past FDU-Florham, 1-0, in the MAC Freedom opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 1, FDU-Florham - 0 (OT)
- Records: DeSales (4-5, 1-0 MAC Freedom), FDU-Florham (5-4, 0-1 MAC Freedom)
- The Bulldogs have won five straight over the Devils in the all-time series as DeSales moves to 9-16 in the series.
How it Happened
- DeSales had a goal wiped off the board by video replay in the second quarter when senior Alina Culver's shot was ruled just outside the circle.
- DSU continued to dominate play in the second-half, out-shooting the Devils, 11-4 in the second half but were unable to find a goal as the game went to overtime.
- In the OT period FDU had the first threat but sophomore Lily Trocki made a diving save and first-year Hailey Wert saved the rebound on the line with a defensive save preserving the shutout and keeping the Bulldogs chances alive.
- On the ensuing rush, Antipas broke free down the right side, dribbling into the circle, firing a shot past the Devil keeper inside the left post for the game winner.
Top Bulldog Performers
- The goal was Antipas team-leading sixth of the season.
- The defensive save for Wert was the first of her career.
- Trocki made four saves to record her third shutout of the season.
For the Foes
- Adrianna Goodwin was excelllent in goal for the Devils making 13 saves.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales dominated the shot chart, 27-7, 15-5 in shots on goal.
- DSU also had sizeable advantage in penalty corners, 16-8
Up Next
- DSU is back in action on Wednesday when they travel to Stevens for another MAC Freedom game slated to begin at 6:00 PM.
