CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Two second half goals lifted the Widener University men's soccer team to its third win of the season, defeating the DeSales Bulldogs 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
 
Highlights

• Noah Jefferies recorded his second goal of the year, coming off an assist from Brandon Rudy.
• Andrew Hurrell notched the first two points of his collegiate career, scoring the goal that sealed the victory.
• The Pride set a new season-high in shots with 20 while holding the Bulldogs to 11.
• Widener was awarded 17 corner kicks
• John Warwick made four saves in his third win of the year.

 
How it happened
 
Despite 11 total shots between both teams, solid defense and goalkeeping kept it scoreless heading into the intermission. Still struggling to generate scoring chances, the teams remained knotted until the 69th minute. Jefferies broke the drought after receiving a pass from Rudy then burying the ball past the Bulldog keeper.
 
Widener had just one shot in the 15 minutes following the first goal. The Pride made it count. In the 75th minute, Hurrell added some much needed insurance, essentially capturing the win for WU. A late penalty kick goal from DeSales cemented the final score.
 
Up next
Widener returns home on Wednesday, September 11 for a matchup against Immaculata beginning at 7:00 p.m.