LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University women's basketball team dropped a home non-conference clash against Army, 70-55, on Wednesday evening inside Alumni Gymnasium.
 
The Cadets (2-1) shot over 48 percent (14-of-29) from the floor in the second half to pull away from the Broncs (0-3).
 
Rider started strong for the second straight game, knocking down six three-pointers in the first half. Junior point guard Amanda Mobley (Coopersburg, PA/Southern Lehigh) capped the scoring during the opening 20 minutes with a trey as the two squads entered the break tied at 29.
 
The Cadets opened the third quarter on an 8-0 run over the first four minutes to take a lead they would not surrender. In third, freshman Makayla Firebaugh (Winchester, VA/James Wood) scored five of Rider's 12 points.
 
The Broncs pulled to within three midway through the fourth following a three from Mobley to make it 53-50. Army answered with six straight points to stretch the lead back to nine. Down the stretch, the Cadets hit their free throws to earn the hard-fought win.

QUOTES & NOTES
 "Tonight was another step for us. We are starting to see things come together, but still are looking for our consistency. We were able to get some great looks, but unfortunately didn't shoot the ball well. We will continue to put our puzzle together and be better." - Rider Head Coach Lynn Milligan

- The all-time series between the two teams now sits at 5-5. This was the first meeting between the two squads since 2015. Army has won back-to-back games against Rider.
- Rider made a season-high eight three-pointers.  
- The Broncs had a season-high eight blocked shots.
- Rider had eight steals in the game. The Broncs have had eight or more steals in two of their three contests this year.
- Eight different Broncs scored in the game.
 
BRONCS BY THE NUMBERS
- Mobley scored in double figures for the 16th time in her career and the third straight game. She had a team-high 14 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists and one block.
- Off the bench, Firebaugh had a career-high eight points. She also added four rebounds and two blocks, both of which were career-bests as well.  
- In her first career start, Raphaela Toussaint had nine points and four rebounds. She knocked down 4-of-6 from the field.
- Freshman Sofie Bruintjes had a career-night for the Broncs. She set new career-bests in minutes played (20), points (6), rebounds (3) and assists (1).

UP NEXT
Rider wraps up its 2020-21 non-conference slate on Saturday, December 5, as the Broncs travel south to take on Delaware State at 1:00 pm.