LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Momo Diop (Thies, Senegal/Prive Serigne Touba) contributed a goal and an assist as the Rider University men's soccer team played Marist to a 2-2 draw Saturday afternoon on Ben Cohen Field. With the tie, the Broncs move to 11-4-1 (5-1-1 MAAC) and are unbeaten in their last six. Marist moves to 6-7-2 (3-2-2 MAAC).

Both teams scored in the early going. First, it was Jack McGeechan (Allendale, NJ/Northern Highlands Regional) scoring to the near, left upper 90 after making a run to the box and being fed from the top of the 18 by Momo Diop (Thies, Senegal/Prive Serigne Touba) just 1:26 into the match. Marist responded in the 10^th minute, with Caio Cavaletti playing Chris Verheul into the box for a 1-v-1 opportunity with Adam Salama (Ramle, Israel/Orthodox [Ottawa Univ.]). Verheul went low across the mouth of goal and inside the right panel for the equalizer.
 
In the second half, Marist was awarded a penalty kick for a foul inside the 18-yard box, but Salama came up with a big kick save in the 58^th minute. But the Red Foxes broke through on a Arion Ulaj strike off Richard Morel's service into the box.

The Broncs weren't done, however. Diop and Patryk Rojek (King of Prussia, PA/Upper Merion) worked a give-and-go into the box in 84'. Diop then put a series of hesitation moves on the defenders before threading a shot inside the left post for the equalizer.

Quotes & Notes
"We knew what we were getting ourselves into today. I thought we got off to a great start with a goal early, which helped us. But as the game went, we struggled. I think we heavy legs from the midweek. So, it all plays into it over the course of a long season. I don't think we were as sharp on the ball as we normally are. So, hopefully, we can get our legs back one last time in the regular season midweek." – Rider Head Coach Chad Duernberger

- The Broncs now lead the all-time series with the Red Foxes, 18-12-4.
- With the tie and an Iona win over Manhattan, the Broncs and Gaels are tied atop the MAAC Standings with 16 points apiece with one date left on the league slate.
- The Marist goals were the first in the run of play against the Broncs in seven league games this year.
- Salama finished with one save.
- Salama, McGeechan, Martin Chladek (Prague, Czech Republic/Gymnazium Voderadska [Montevallo]), Diop, Theo Da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil/University of Rio Grande), Andrew Erickson (San Antonio, TX/International School of the Americas [Kentucky]) and Max Schrader (Cherry Hill, NJ/Scholar Athletes Leadership Academy) each played all 90 minutes.

Broncs By The Numbers
- Diop's goal was his team-leading eighth of the season. He also took sole possession of the team lead with 20 points.
- McGeechan scored for the third time this season, with all three coming on Ben Cohen Field in the Broncs' last three league home games.
- Adel Al Masude (Brussels, Belgium/GO Lyceum Gent) was also credited with his second assist of the year.
- Rider took a 13-9 edge in shots, including a 5-3 margin in shots on goal.
- The Broncs took seven corner kicks to the Red Foxes' six.
- Marist was cautioned twice, while Rider shown one yellow card.   

Up Next
The Broncs wrap up the regular season Wednesday, when they play host to Mount St. Mary's. The match is set to begin at 4 p.m. on ESPN+. Following the match, the Broncs will host Senior Day ceremonies to honor their 11-member class.