DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – Delaware Valley women's soccer fell to Misericordia University at home on Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 9-0 decision to the Cougars.
Misericordia scored just 28 seconds into the game on a header by Bardonner off a free kick from Mendola. The Aggies' defense blocked the next two shots, but the Cougars doubled their lead in the fourth minute on a goal by Horos. Horos continued the scoring run, completing the hat trick with two more goals just minutes later. Dekota Barthold made two consecutive saves before Hayward scored in the 31st minute following another stop by the DelVal goalkeeper, making it 5-0. Barthold recorded five saves over 45 minutes of action.
In the second half, Hill scored in the 56th minute and added another goal 10 minutes later, with Lopez finding the net in between. Calimano scored Misericordia's final goal in the 80th minute to secure the 9-0 result. Jenelle Frye guarded the net for the Aggies in the second half, making five saves to match Barthold's total. DelVal managed just one shot in the game, as Jarleny Aguilar-Acuna sent an attempt wide left with three minutes remaining.
Following the loss, the Aggies fell to 3-7-1 overall and 0-2-1 in MAC Freedom play. DelVal will travel to Stevens Institute of Technology to take on the Ducks on Saturday, Oct. 17.
