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Greyhounds Fall to DeSales to Begin 2023 Campaign

The Hounds get set to take a penalty corner in a match with Drew University on John Makuvek Field during the 2022 season. Photo by Marissa Williams '26
The Hounds get set to take a penalty corner in a match with Drew University on John Makuvek Field during the 2022 season. Photo by Marissa Williams '26

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian University field hockey squad fell to host DeSales University, 4-0, in non-conference action Friday evening.

How It Happened

  • The Bulldogs opened the scoring in the sixth minute, and DeSales added another goal in the ninth minute to lead 2-0 after 15 minutes of action
  • DeSales would add a goal in the second quarter and one in the fourth quarter to finish the scoring
  • The Greyhounds' best opportunity to score came with a minute and a half to play when senior midfielder Sarah Bietka was stopped on a penalty stroke attempt 

Inside the Numbers

  • Freshman goalie Maia Machado recorded 11 saves in her first career start
  • DeSales had a 22-8 advantage in shots including 15-5 on the cage

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Monday, September 4 at Stevens Institute of Technology, 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 8 vs. Muhlenberg College, 7:00 p.m.