NEW YORK, NY – Maya Walker scored with 41 seconds remaining, breaking a 1-1 tie and giving the Columbia University field hockey team a win over Rider Sunday night. The win evens the Lions record at 8-8 on the year, while the Broncs close out the regular season at 11-7.
Late in the third quarter,
Carly Brosious (Drexel Hill, PA/Monsignor Bonner [Archbishop Prendergast]) ripped a blast that the Columbia goalie got a piece of, but the deflection went up and over her, landing in the goal to put the Broncs on top.
Midway through the fourth, the Lions answered. Kelsey Farkas received a pass in the middle of the circle and made a beautiful chip shot that found the back of the cage, tying the game and setting up Walker's heroics.
Quotes & Notes
- The Lions now lead the all-time series over the Broncs, 5-4.
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Kaitlyn Tomas (Campbellville, Ontario/Appleby College) made her first start since October 3, and made three saves.
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Kiki van Ommeren (Amsterdam, Netherlands/Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam),
Tess van Ommeren (Amsterdam, Netherlands/Sint Nicolaas Lyceum), Brosious,
Julia Divorra (Terrassa, Spain/Vedruna Vall),
Maeve Riehman (Norristown, PA/Archbishop Carroll), Sierra Guiliano (Franklinville, NJ/Delsea Regional), and
Hannah Hartwell (Monroeville, NJ/Delsea Regional) played all 60 minutes in the game.
Broncs By The Numbers
- The Lions out-shot the Broncs 16-11, but Rider held a 7-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- Columbia drew nine penalty corners to eight for Rider.
- Brosious' goal is the 37
th of her career, moving her into sole possession of 10
th on the program goal list.
Up Next
- Rider opens play in the NEC Tournament against top-seeded Fairfield on Friday. Game time is scheduled for 11 a.m.
