TOWSON, MD – The Rider University Field Hockey team could not defeat Towson Wednesday afternoon, falling 3-1. The Broncs drop to 2-5 on the season, while the Tigers improve to 4-4.
 
The Tigers opened the scoring early through the second quarter, converting a penalty corner. Towson then struck before either team had a chance to settle in, making the game 2-0 less than a minute later.
 
With less than a minute remaining in the third, the Tigers once again found the back of the cage to extend their advantage.
 
Rider got on the board early in the fourth quarter. Valeria Perales (Madrid, Spain/IES Mirasierra) made a move past a defender to create space at the top left of the circle. The sophomore then ripped a shot that got behind the Tiger goalie to give the Broncs their first tally of the game.
 
The Broncs continued to apply pressure, but the Towson goalie made four saves in the final ten minutes to secure the win.

Quotes & Notes
- The Tigers snap a nine-game losing streak against Rider as Rider still maintains a 20-5-1 lead in the all-time series.
- Carlee Fulton (West Chester, PA/West Chester East) made the start in goal and played all 60 minutes, making six saves.
- Megan Normile (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt) made a defensive save, her fifth of the season, moving her into a tie for sixth in a single season in program history.

Broncs By The Numbers
- Both teams took 15 shots in the contest and had an even 10 shots on goal
- The Tigers earned eight corners, and the Broncs drew seven.
- Perales' goal is her second of the season and the 22^nd of her career.
 
Up Next
- Rider continues its three-game road trip Sunday at Columbia. Pushback is set for noon.