LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ- Rider University Women's Soccer fell in their final regular season matchup to Mount St Mary's, 1-0, however the Broncs clinched an 11th consecutive berth to the MAAC Tournament on Wednesday night. With the loss, the Broncs enter the MAAC Tournament as the sixth seed at 6-8-2 and 4-5-1 in the MAAC and Mount St Mary's moves to 7-8-2 and 5-3-4 in the MAAC. 

The game's lone goal came in the 78th minute as Emily Streett sent a ball into the 18-year-box and found Erin Antone, who headed it past Rider Goalkeeper Ellie Sciancalepore (Randolph, NJ/ Randolph) along the left post to secure the win. 

However, Rider clinched their program-best 11th straight postseason appearance, finishing as the sixth seed. Rider will travel to third-seeded Canisius on Sunday for a rematch of last year's MAAC Quarterfinals vs. the Golden Griffins. 

QUOTES & NOTES
"We put ourselves in a strong position in the previous nine games but it was all very close if we lose this game we finish sixth if we win we finish fourth, we have to be happy to do something that no team has done male or female and that makes 11 consecutive MAAC playoff appearances" – Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome

"First half we traded things and we getting used to each other but in the second half they weren't dangerous we controlled possession we created chances but they had a good moment and that's the difference maker" – Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome

- The Broncs reach the postseason for the 11th consecutive season.
- Rider will be looking for their first MAAC title since 2014.

BRONCS BY THE NUMBERS
- Sciancalepore made three saves in the loss.
-  Sciancalepore, Genevieve Ryan, Bethie Morgan, Abbie Roberts and Courtney Carter played all 90 minutes.
- Rider outshot The Mount, 9-8, but were even in shots on goal with four apiece.

UP NEXT
The Broncs start MAAC Tournament play as they travel to Canisius on Sunday, Oct. 29. Stay posted to GoBroncs.com for the announcement of kickoff time from Buffalo.