TOWSON, MD – The Rider University field hockey team got a pair of goals from Julia Divorra (Terrassa, Spain/Vedruna Vall), including the game winner in overtime, topping Towson, 3-2, Sunday afternoon. The win improves the Broncs to 5-1 on the season, while the Tigers drop to 0-5.
 
It was the Tigers taking the early lead, scoring off a rebound just under two minutes into the game. Both teams had chances, but could not find the cage again in the opening half.
 
In the third, the Broncs took advantage of a penalty corner with Josefina Golppi (Santiago, Chile/Universidad Catolica) scoring off a feed from Kiki van Ommeren (Amsterdam, Netherlands/Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam). Divorra followed with a goal that gave the Broncs a lead.
 
Midway through the fourth, the Tigers tied the game scoring off a deflected shot to send the game to overtime and set up Divorra's heroics.

Quotes & Notes
"It was a hard fought win today. We are so proud of the grit and determination that our team showed to outlast a very tough and defensive Towson team."
 
"The beauty of our team this year is that we have so many different players stepping up each game to help us to success. From Julia scoring two clutch goals to Josefina scoring her first collegiate goal it was awesome to see. Maeve, Kiki, Kiera, and Kaitlyn played well once again." –Head Coach Lori Hussong

- The Broncs extend their lead in the all-time series to 19-4-1.
- Kaitlyn Tomas (Campbellville, Ontario/Appleby College) made six saves to earn the victory.
- Golppi's goal was the first of her collegiate career.
- Divorra now has 34 career goals and 85 points, both totals are good for 12^th in program history.

Broncs By The Numbers
- Divorra has recorded at least a point in all six of Rider's games this season.
- The Broncs out-shot the Tigers 23-9, including a 14-8 advantage in shots on goal.
- Rider earned 11 corners, to three for Towson.
 
Up Next
- The Broncs remain on the road with a trip to Drexel for a game next Sunday, when they take on the Dragons at 12 p.m.