CHESTER, Pa. – Two first half goals lifted the Widener University women's soccer team to victory over the DeSales Bulldogs on Saturday night. The Pride went on to win the game by a final score of 2-1.
The dub marked the Blue and Gold's fourth consecutive win and the first 4-0 start for the program since 2009.
Highlights
- Lexi Slusher notched her third goal of the season, receiving an assist from Alyssa Dionisio.
- Hannah Berard struck a beautiful a far post shot from the right side past the Bulldogs keeper for her first goal of her sophomore campaign. She now has three points in four games, building upon her All-MAC Commonwealth freshman season.
- Despite being outshot 9-4, WU made the most of its scoring opportunities.
How it happened
Widener opened the scoring shortly after the seven minute mark. A well-placed cross from Dionisio on the left side landed on the feet of Slusher who put it in the back of the net. Stellar defensive play limited scoring chances for the next 18 minutes. At 25:25,
Melissa Koch found Berard on the right side of the box. The sophomore took a dribble then unloaded a screamer to the far post upper-90, making it 2-0 in favor of the Pride.
Ahead by two at the intermission, the Pride backline stood tall in the second, allowing four shots in the second half. DeSales finally broke through in the 62nd minute, narrowing the deficit to one. The final 28 minutes saw multiple scoring chances by both teams, but the margin stayed at one until the final whistle.
Up next
Widener returns to action on Tuesday, September 10 against Neumann. Opening tap from Quick Stadium is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
