CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – The Rider University field hockey team was defeated 3-0 Sunday afternoon at La Salle. The Broncs fall to 1-3 on the season, while the Explorers move to 3-1.
La Salle jumped out to a 2-0 lead with a pair of goals in the opening quarter.
Midway through the third, the Explorers scored again to make it 3-0. The Broncs had chances earning a penalty stroke later in the quarter, but the shot was saved.
Early in the fourth, the Broncs earned five corners in the first 2:06 of the quarter, generating five shots, but could not find the back of the cage.
Quotes & Notes
- Rider still maintains a lead the all-time series, 27-12-1, despite the setback.
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Carlee Fulton (West Chester, PA/West Chester East) made the start in goal and played all 60 minutes, making five saves and taking the loss.
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Ang Borisow (Harleysville, PA/Souderton),
Kiera Guckavan (Middletown, PA/Middletown Area),
Kate Mahmud (Downingtown, PA/Downingtown West),
Semra Said (Mannheim, Germany/Feudenheim Gymnasium Mannheim),
Megan Normile (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt),
Carli Ciocco (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East[App State]), and
Alyssa Hoffman (Mechanicsburg, PA/Cumberland Valley) played all 60 minutes for the Broncs.
Broncs By The Numbers
- La Salle outshot Rider 17-12, and held an 8-3 edge in shots on goal.
- The Broncs drew nine penalty corners, to just four for the Explorers.
Up Next
- The Broncs will stay away from home, when they visit Drexel Friday for a 5 p.m. game.
