SCRANTON, PA (Oct. 31, 2026) - The DeSales University men's soccer team fell 1-0 to the Marywood University Pacers in MAC Freedom action on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
Final Score – DeSales University: 0, Marywood University: 1
Records – DeSales: 6-10-2 overall (1-6-1 MAC Freedom), 6-8-3 overall (2-5-1 MAC Freedom)
DeSales is 3-1 in the match up with the Pacers, the first meeting of the teams took place in 2011, and the most recent match up before this afternoon took place in 2013.
How it Happened
DeSales battled during the first, staying strong on the defensive side, ensuring that the ball did not find the back of the net. On the offensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs had a few scoring opportunities but were unable to capitalize, ending the half 0-0.
Three minutes into the second half of play, the Pacers found the back of the net, to add one to the board. DeSales continued to stay strong on the defensive side, not allowing any additional Pacer goals on the afternoon, but were unable to find the back of the net, ending the game 1-0.
Top Bulldog Performers
Goal keeper Colin Hojnowski tallied five saves on the afternoon for the Bulldogs. Defender Colin Coffield tallied four shots and one shot on goal over 45-mintues of play. Larry Sullivan, Landon Lentz, Chris Boyle and Samko Duracka all had strong 90-minute games. Sullivan also led the Bulldogs in shots, 4, and tallied one shot on goal.
For the Foes
Owen Clearwaters scored the lone Pacers goal and also tallied four total shots, and two shots on goal. Jack Forbes, had the assist on the assist on the second half goal.
Inside the Box Score
DeSales took the 15-10 majority of shots, with six in the first half and nine in the second half of play. Marywood took the 7-5 majority of saves on the afternoon, with three in the first half and four in the second half.
