PHILADELPHIA – Nikki Arrington (Middleton, MA/Masconomet Regional) scored her first goal of the year, but the Rider University women's soccer team tied with Temple, 1-1, Saturday evening at the Temple Sports Complex. With the tie, the Broncs move to 1-2-1, while the Owls are now 0-2-3.

The first goal of the evening came when Ailis Martin (Mahopac, NY/ Mahopac) crossed to a streaking Arrington, who finished with a defender on her hip just a few feet in front of the goal line in the 32^nd minute. The Owls would strike back with a goal in the 36^th minute from Emily Kavanaugh to close out the first half up tied 1-1.

Following a scoreless second half and a scoreless first overtime, the Broncs generated multiple quality scoring opportunities in the second overtime. But neither team could find the back of the net and the game ended in a tie for the second meeting in a row.

Quotes & Notes
"Tonight we had to face adversity for the 1st time this season, changing formations and personal mid game. Overall we competed hard and so it was good to get a point on the road" - Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome

- Temple retains the lead in the all-time series, 4-3-2. The last meeting back in 2019 also ended in a 1-1 tie.
-  Ellie Sciancalepore (Randolph, NJ/Randolph) made a career-high 11 saves for the Broncs. Her previous career high was eight in last year's MAAC Quarterfinals against Manhattan (April 9).  
-Tonight's game saw seven Broncs see all 110 minutes of play.

Broncs By The Numbers
-Martin's assist was her first for the season and the third of her career.
- The Owls took 31 shots to the Broncs' 11. However, the final shots on goal margin was a much closer 12-7 Temple advantage.
- Temple took a 13-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Ben Cohen Field this coming Wednesday, Sept. 8, when they play host to NJIT at 7 p.m.