CENTER VALLEY, PA (Feb. 18, 2026) -- Senior Christina DiGuglielmo scored in overtime helping the DeSales University women's lacrosse team erase a five-goal second-half deficit in an 11-10 overtime win over Marywood University on Wednesday evening. 

The Basics  

• Final Score – DeSales 11, Marywood 10 

• Records – DeSales (2-0 overall) Marywood (0-2 overall) 

• This is the first time that the Bulldogs are meeting the Pacers but served as a preview for the 2027 season, when Marywood joins the MAC Freedom.  

How it Happened 

• DeSales struck first in the game, with a goal from senior attack Bridey Lawler, assisted by Hailey Linebaugh, 30 seconds into the game.  

• Marywood was able to score twice in the first, but a goal right before the quarter ended by Lawler gave the Bulldogs a 3-2 lead over the Pacers.  

• Marywood went on a scoring run during the second quarter, sneaking in four unanswered goals and two more before the quarter ended to lead 8-4 at the half.  

• After the Pacers opened the second-half with a goal to take a five goal lead, the Bulldogs responded in the third quarter with three straight goals.  

• By the end of the third, DeSales was able to cut the lead Marywood had on them to 9-7.  

• After Marywood regained a three goal lead to start the fourth, the Bulldogs defense held the Pacers at bay allowing DSU to finish the game with three straight markers tying the score at 10 on a goal from senior Lawler with 1:50 left. 

• Heading into overtime, the Pacers had possession of the ball, but after a caused turnover by first-year Emily Mulroony she found a streaking DiGuglielmo in front of the goal late in the shot clock and DiGuglielmo found the back of the net for the game-winner. 

Top Bulldog Performers  

• Sophomore Cami Beetel (2) and senior Emma Williamson (3) were terrific on defense combining for five caused turnovers and seven ground balls. 

• Lawler led the scoring attack with four goals, while DiGuglielmo tallied seven points with three goals and four helpers.  

• First-Year goalkeeper, Larkin Trainor ended the game with 10 saves and a .500 save percentage. 

• Danielle Sieja broke the school cause turnover with one caused turnover in the game giving her 60 in her career. 

• First-year Olivia Costa scored three goals and fellow first-year Emily Mulroony had a goal and three assists for four points. 

For the Foes  

• Attack Natalie Yilanjijan lead the Pacers in goals, scoring three goals.  

• Senior Kaitlyn Smith, lead both teams in draw controls tallying ten on the game.  

Inside the Box Score 

• DeSales had the 21-16 advantage for shots on goal.  

• The Bulldogs held the slim edge, 19-17, on groundballs.  

• The Pacers won 16-7 draw controls.  

Up Next  

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday when they take on the Gwynedd Mercy Griffins in a non-conference game beginning at 12:00 pm.