BUFFALO, NY - Hannah Freeman netted her first goal of the year, but the Rider University women's soccer team fell on the road, 2-1, to open up conference play at Canisius College. Canisius' Jen Romero scored both goals for the Golden Griffins to give them a 2-1 win. With the loss, Rider drops its second game in the last three, moving the Broncs to 3-3-2 (0-1-0 MAAC), while Canisius was able to get win number three on the season moving to 3-2-3 (1-0-0 MAAC).

Romero scored her first goal within the first 11 minutes of competition. After Freeman tied the game up with a goal in the 76th minute, Romero responded with another goal nine minutes later to give the Golden Griffins what proved to be the game winner. Canisius dominated possession for the majority of the game and Ellie Sciancalepore faced 23 shots in net today. 

The Broncs are looking to bounce back as they host Saint Peters on September 24th at 7 p.m. for the home conference opener. 

QUOTES & NOTES
"Pretty devastating defeat, losing the game in the last five minutes. We will focus on improving defensively this week and look to bounce back next Saturday." - Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome

- With the loss to Canisius, the Broncs' lead in the all-time series is cut to 13-11-2. Rider had gone 4-0-1 in their last five against the Griffs, with Canisius last earning a victory in 2015. 
- Rider has now lost three of their last five games and are winless since their 6-0 win vs Delaware State. 
- Sciancalepore, Genevieve Ryan, Makenzie Rodrigues, Karagh Tait, Leonor Alves, and Olivia Smith all played 90 minutes.

BRONCS BY THE NUMBERS
- Canisius outshot Rider 23-9, with a 10-6 differential being on target.
- The Golden Griffins took five corner kicks, while the Broncs did not attempt a corner.
- Sciancalepore saved eight shots in the contest.
- Freeman's goal was her first of the year and the fifth of her Rider career.