LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ –The Rider University women's soccer team fell on Senior Day to Quinnipiac, 4-0, on Ben Cohen Field Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Broncs slip to 5-8-2 (3-5-1 MAAC), while the Bobcats rise to 11-5-0 (6-4-0 MAAC).
Quinnipiac would start their offense early, gaining momentum off a penalty kick goal in the 27
th minute, earned by Selena Salas. The Quinnipiac defense would hold the Rider offense off to maintain the lead going into the half, 1-0.
In the second half, Quinnipiac would continue to apply pressure on the Broncs. Olivia Kudrikow scored in the 63
rd minute to push the lead to 2-0. Quinnipiac would strike again in the 68
th minute, with Markela Bejleri finishing a pass from Anna Costello to widen the gap. The final Quinnipiac goal would come in the 86
th minute as Taylor Dowdell sealed the Bobcats' victory after a Courtney Chochol pass.
Quotes and Notes
"We did alright in periods. First half we had some of the better plays. Unfortunate penalty call. We thought we competed hard, as hard as we possibly could. We didn't win as many headers and challenges. As we fatigued, they didn't fatigue. It was more what we didn't do."
"Most of (our seniors) are coming back next year. All the others will be back. Been great having them, good people, and they've had a lot of success."
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Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome
- Quinnipiac cuts gap in the all-time series, which is now led 5-3-2 by Rider.
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Rachel Ross (Yorktown Heights, NY/Somers) made four saves for the Broncs against Quinnipiac.
- This afternoon's match saw seven Broncs participate in all 90 minutes of play.
- Rider enters Wednesday's regular-season finale tied with Manhattan for the eighth, and final, MAAC Championship position. The Broncs have the head-to-head tie-breaker, and should the teams remain tied following Wednesday's results, the Broncs would take the final berth.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Quinnipiac took a 11-5 edge in shots, and Quinnipiac took a 8-4 edge in shots on goal.
- Rider and Quinnipiac tied 4-4 in saves.
- Quinnipiac took the edge 7-2 in corner kicks.
Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Oct. 27, when they travel to New Rochelle, NY, to face the Iona Gaels on Mazzella Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
