PHILADELPHIA – The Rider University field hockey team struggled Sunday afternoon, falling 3-0 at La Salle. The Broncs fall to 3-2 on the season, while the Explorers improve to 3-3.
 
La Salle was in control of the opening quarter, holding the Broncs without a shot in the period. The Explorers had their best shot late in the quarter, but Cat McFadden's shot rang off the post and the game remained scoreless.
 
Late in the second, the Explorers finally broke through. It was a flurry of shots, started by another that rang off the post, the rebound attempt was saved, but the third shot finally found the back of the cage to put La Salle on top 1-0 going into the halftime break.
 
The Explorers pulled away in the third, scoring twice in the quarter to extend the advantage to the eventual final.

Quotes & Notes
"La Salle out-hustled us all over the field today and capitalized on their opportunities. We did not play our best hockey today, but we were encouraged by our fourth-quarter play."

"We know it's going to take time to get to the level that we need to be at for conference play and need to work hard for the next few weeks to improve." - Head Coach Lori Hussong

- Rider still leads the all-time series to 27-11-1. Today was the first time in the last eight meetings that this was not a one-goal game.
- Kaitlyn Tomas (Campbellville, Ontario/Appleby College) made three saves in net.
- Kiera Guckavan (Middletown, PA/Middletown Area), Kiki van Ommeren (Amsterdam, Netherlands, Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam), Meg Normile (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt), Maeve Riehman (Norristown, PA/Archbishop Carroll), and Sierra Giuliano (Franklinville, NJ/Delsea Regional) played all 60 minutes in front of Tomas.

Broncs By The Numbers
- The Broncs out-shot La Salle 14-11, but the teams were even in shots on goal with six a piece.
- Rider earned six corners, to five for the Explorers.
 
Up Next
- The Broncs continue their extended road trip with a visit to Lock Haven next Sunday. Game time is set for 12 p.m.