August 30, 2025
Moravian Falls at DeSales in 2025 Opener
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian University field hockey squad fell to host DeSales University, 4-2, Saturday afternoon in Center Valley in non-conference action to begin the 2025 season.
Moravian University
0-1
2
DeSales University
1-0
4
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
1st
- 3:50 -
Stephanie Pallante
(DeSales University)
3rd - 34:44 -
Gia Ambrosino
(Moravian University)
3rd - 37:46 -
Alina Culver
(DeSales University)
3rd - 42:26 -
Nikki Chiaradia
(DeSales University)
4th - 49:58 -
Abigail Antipas
(DeSales University)
4th - 50:37 -
Gia Ambrosino
(Moravian University)
Game Leaders
DeSales University
G:
4 Players
(#4,
#10,
#12,
#27)
- 1
A:
3 Players
(#5,
#11,
#19)
- 1
Sh:
Stephanie Pallante
- 8
Sv:
N/A
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | DeSales University |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 2 (2) | 23 (16) |
| Saves | 12 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty Corners | 3 | 14 |
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. --- The Moravian University field hockey squad fell to host DeSales University, 4-2, Saturday afternoon in Center Valley in non-conference action to begin the 2025 season.
How It Happened
- The Bulldogs netted the opening goal just 3:50 into the contest, and DeSales kept the 1-0 lead through the remainder of the first half
- Senior forward Gia Ambrosino got the Greyhounds on the scoreboard five minutes into the second half as she scored an unassisted goal
- DeSales countered three minutes later to retake the lead, and the Bulldogs added another goal in the 43rd minute for a 3-1 advantage after 45 minutes of action
- The Bulldogs pushed the lead to 4-1 in the 50th minute
- Ambrosino answered 39 seconds later with another unassisted goal to finish off the scoring in the contest
Inside the Numbers
- Ambrosino's two goals give her 23 career goals, which is tied for 12th in program history, and she also has 50 career points
- Junior goalie Maia Machado recorded 12 saves in the contest
- Senior defender Carolina Catilao-Sanchez posted a defensive save for the Hounds
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Wednesday, September 3 vs. Muhlenberg College, 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 6 vs. Saint Lawrence (N.Y.) University, 1:00 p.m.
