LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ –
Ellie Sciancalepore (Randolph, NJ/Randolph) posted 14 saves for the Broncs as the Rider University women's soccer team played Garden State rival Monmouth to a scoreless tie Wednesday evening on Ben Cohen Field. With the tie, the Broncs move to 2-5-2 (0-2-1 MAAC), while the Hawks move to 6-3-1 (2-0-1 MAAC).
The first half saw an aggressive Monmouth offense taking the edge in shots, 9-3, but Rider was able to solidify its defense to keep the half scoreless. It was more of the same in the second half, as Rider fended off a 13-4 edge in shots from Monmouth to keep the Hawks off the scoreboard. Throughout both overtimes, Rider was able to defend as a team and keep a clean sheet.
Quotes and Notes
"We had a game plan tonight. I thought the team competed really hard and executed the game plan really well. It's important to get a clean sheet, the first of the season. Today we put forth a tremendous effort."
"We played 13 players tonight, and it can be tough coming off from the sideline to get to the pace of the game. We planned to play a certain way, so we need personnel who can do that." –
Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome
"We definitely had confidence coming in today, and I came out strong. We got some challenges in the first few minutes that propelled us. This is the best game for not just myself, but the whole team this season. On and off the field we kept that energy and it is contagious. This game showed it.
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Rider Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Ellie Sciancalepore
- Monmouth retains the lead in the all-time series 14-4-4.
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Ellie Sciancalepore (Randolph, NJ/Randolph) made a career-high 14 saves for the Broncs, besting her previous career high of 11 this past Sept. 4 at Temple.
-Tonight's match saw nine Broncs participate in all 110 minutes of play. The remaining two Rider starters played at least 79 minutes apiece.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Monmouth took a 28-7 edge in shots, and a 14-2 edge for shots on goal.
- Rider took a 14-2 advantage in saves.
- Monmouth took the edge 7-2 in corner kicks.
Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Oct. 2, when they host Canisius on Ben Cohen Field. The game is slated to start at 1 p.m.
