Reading, Pa (August 31, 2018) - DeSales University (1-0) scored two goals in the first half and two more in the second on its way to a 4-0 win over Alvernia University (0-1) in the season opener at Alvernia.

In a game that was delayed an hour due to storms, DeSales wasted no time getting out to an early lead. The Bulldogs struck first with a goal in the 10th minute, and scored the second one of the half 12 minutes later to take a 2-0 lead into the break.

The Bulldogs came out firing again in the second half, scoring two quick goals in a two minute span.

The Golden Wolves were out shot by just one, 13-12, but were held at bay by DeSale's goalie Haley Jacobs, who had seven saves on the night.

Freshman goalkeepers Lily Sankey and Riley Scepansky split time in net, accumulating three saves each.

Alvernia opens up its road schedule on Sunday with a non-conference game against York at 12:00 PM.

DeSales 4, Alvernia 0