JERSEY CITY, NJ – On Wednesday afternoon, Rider women's soccer secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Saint Peter's, earning three vital points to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Peacocks led the offensive charge throughout the match, outshooting the Broncs 15-9, but Rider's defense and goalkeeping held firm. The Broncs improve to 3-9-3 on the year.
Both teams saw equal chances on goal, with 8 shots on target each, but it was
Ava DeGeorge's finish from the penalty spot in the 79th minute that made the difference.
Ellie Sciancalepore's remarkable performance in goal was another highlight, as she secured her sixth clean sheet of the season. This shutout not only helped her team inch closer to a playoff spot but also etched her name in Rider history. With 21 career shutouts, she broke Bethany May-Howard's all-time record for the most shutouts in program history. Sciancalepore's consistency and leadership in the net have been pivotal for the Broncs, especially in tight, must-win scenarios like this one.
The win comes at a crucial juncture in the season, as Rider battles for playoff positioning. The Broncs' defensive resilience, paired with timely goals like DeGeorge's penalty, has kept them competitive in the final stretch of the campaign.
Quotes and Notes
"It's always a difficult place to play and so not getting frustrated is one of the biggest opponents when playing St. Peters. I thought the team did a very good job of managing that frustration to keep our playoff hopes alive."
– Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome
- The Broncs continue to lead the Peacocks in time series history now 24-5-1.
- With the win, the Broncs move to the 11 spot in the MAAC.
- Sciancalepore,
Jordyn Allen,
Genevieve Ryan,
Bethie Morgan,
Courtney Carter, and DeGeorge all played the full 90 minutes.
Broncs by the Numbers
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Tess Ferrie led the Broncs with four shots in the game, including three shots on goal.
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Bethie Morgan,
Courtney Carter,
Margret Fridriksson, and
Leonor Alves each contributed a shot in the contest.
- DeGeorge picked up her second collegiate goal.
- Sciancalepore racked up eight saves in the game.
Up Next
The Broncs are next in action when they travel Poughkeepsie, NY to take on Marist in a crucial matchup on Oct. 27.
Kickoff set for 1 p.m.
