Scranton, PA (October 31, 2025) - Senior
Kayla Kinniry scored on a header early in the first-half lifting the DeSales University women's soccer team past Marywood University, 1-0, helping DSU clinch a spot in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament next week.
The Basics
- Final Score: DeSales - 1, Marywood - 0
- Records: DeSales (5-9-3, 4-3-1 MAC Freedom); Marywood (10-6-2, 2-5-1 MAC Freedom)
- This was just the second career meeting between these two teams with DSU improving to 2-0 after the first meeting during the 2006 season.
- DSU makes its 14th appearance in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament.
- The Bulldogs will be the #4 seed and will host Arcadia University in the play-in game on Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be required and are: Adults - $10; Seniors (65+) - $5; Youth (7-17) - $5; MAC Students w/ ID - Free; Ages 6 and under w/ adult - Free
How it Happened
- The game-winner came in the 11th minute when Kinniry headed home a corner kick feed from first-year Tallia Hill.
- The DeSales defense led by senior Catherine Crampton held the Pacers to just three shots on goal.
- Junior Campbell Pacheco made three saves to record her third shutout of the season.
Top Bulldog Performers
- The goal by Kinniry was just the second of her career.
- Hill tallied her team-best fifth assist of the season.
For the Foes
- Genevieve Morrison made two saves for Marywood.
Inside the Box Score
- Marywood had a 13-7 advantage in shots, with each team taking three shots on goal.
- Both teams had three corner kicks.
