WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Freshman goalkeeper Carmen Carbonell (Valencia, Spain/Guadalaviar School) made five saves, but the Rider University women's soccer team was edged by hOURglass Rival Monmouth, 1-0, Wednesday night on Hesse Field. With the loss, the Broncs slip to 2-8-0 (2-2-0 MAAC), while the Hawks, who've gone 6-0-1 in their last seven, improved to 6-2-2 (3-0-0 MAAC).
 
The lone goal of the night came in the 41^st minute, when Dana Scheriff headed in a loose ball for Monmouth.
 
Monmouth took a 13-5 edge in shots, including a 6-1 advantage in shots in goal. The lone Rider shot on goal came from Meghan McCabe (Massapequa Park, NY/Massapequa) in the 69^th minute, but was saved by Monmouth goalkeeper Amanda Knaub.
 
Quotes & Notes
"We really took the game to Monmouth tonight and created some excellent chances. The energy on the bench and on the field was excellent once again. For extended periods we controlled the tempo, and caused the Monmouth fullbacks a lot of problems. Our defensive unit shut down a really potent Monmouth attacking unit but unfortunately as we tired in the latter stages they were able to capitalize on a set piece. This group of players is really progressing well and it's exciting to see the continued development each game." – Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome
  
- Monmouth has won each of the last three meetings with the Broncs since Rider knocked off the top-seeded Hawks in the 2014 MAAC Championship Semifinals en route to an NCAA Tournament berth.   

Broncs By The Numbers
- The Hawks outshot the Broncs, 13-5, including a 6-1 edge in shots on goal.
- Monmouth took five corner kicks to the Broncs' two.
- Over the last five games, Carbonell has posted an 0.69 goals-against average and an .870 save percentage.