NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY – Pablo DeCastro (Madrid, Spain/Universidad Francisco de Vitoria) scored the equalizer in the 67^th minute, but the Rider University men's soccer team fell at Niagara, 2-1, on a penalty kick in overtime Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Broncs fall to 5-5-2 (2-2-2 MAAC), while the Purple Eagles improve to 5-8-1 (3-2-1 MAAC).

Following a scoreless first half, Niagara got on the board at the 49-minute mark with Absolom Solorio-Villalpando scoring directly off a corner kick to give the Purple Eagles a 1-0 lead. Rider responded with the equalizer in the 67^th minute, with DeCastro scoring his team-leading sixth goal of the year to knot the game at 1-1.

Less than three minutes into overtime, Niagara was awarded a penalty kick. Solorio-Villalpando went right, where Rider goalkeeper Pablo Gatinois (Madrid, Spain/Lycee Francais de Madrid [Oregon State]) correctly guessed he'd go. Gatinois got a piece of it, but not enough to stop the shot, resulting in the golden goal for the Purple Eagles.
 
Quotes and Notes
"We've created enough chances over the past four games, but we have only won one of those games and that's our fault. We have played four-consecutive overtime games and have about eight guys hurt, but we can't use that as an excuse. We have to keep battling." - Rider Head Coach Charlie Inverso

- Rider now leads the all-time series with Niagara, 12-8-3. The Broncs entered the game winners of five-straight against the Purple Eagles.  
- The Broncs return to action Wednesday, when they travel to Siena for a 1 p.m. kickoff.   
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- DeCastro's goal was his team-leading sixth of the year and the 23^rd of his Rider career. He also has a team-best 14 points this season.
- Gatinois made three saves in defeat.
- Rider took a 15-7 edge in shots, including an 8-5 edge in shots on goal.  
- Both teams took three corner kicks.