CLINTON, SC – The Rider University women's lacrosse erased a three-goal deficit for the second-straight game, defeating Presbyterian, 18-10, Wednesday night. The Broncs improve to 6-1 with the win, while the Blue Hose fall to 0-6.
 
The Blue Hose were strong out of the gate, building a 5-2 lead through the early second quarter. Trailing 6-3, Kylee Garcia (Neshanic Station, NJ/Somerville[FDU-Florham]) scored her third goal of the game, then Katie Walsh (Marlton, NJ/Camden Catholic[FDU-Florham]) found the back of the net to trim the deficit to 6-5. After a Presbyterian score, Garcia scored her fourth of the first half, then Anna Devlin (Marmora, NJ/Ocean City[TCNJ]) scored with six seconds remaining to even the game at 7-7 at the break.
 
Leading 10-9 midway through the third, Emily Wesoky (Sterling, VA/Dominion[Wagner]) scored, followed by a tally from Walsh. Then Selena Carrington (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North[Rutgers]) recorded a natural hat trick that gave her five goals on the game, and finally Garcia matched Carrington with her fifth of the contest to extend the lead to 16-9. The Broncs held the Blue Hose to just one goal over the final 23:30 to secure the win.
 
Quotes & Notes
"Slow start for us offensively, and in general. I think a lot had to do with the amount of travel we've had in the last three days. Second quarter and even more so the second half was a totally different team. We played really strong, the offense and defense started to work really well together."
 
"Kylee had an awesome full game, and Selena put things together in the second half. Defensively, we are proud of the group we have. In the last two games, they as a whole unit have kept games tight to give our offense an opportunity to put things together."– Head coach Evan Mager
 
- Nicole Caldarone (Mount Arlington, NJ/Mountain Lakes) got the start in goal and played the opening half in net, making five saves while allowing seven goals before the Broncs turned to Jamie Kubach (Philadelphia, PA/William Penn Charter[FDU-Florham]), who made two saves, while allowing just three goals to earn the victory.
- Garcia and Carrington tied a program record with their five goals in the contest.
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider held a 29-28 advantage in shots, including a 26-17 edge in shots on goal.
- The Blue Hose held a 16-14 edge in ground balls. Toni Gismondi (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford[VCU]) paced Rider with three.
- Rider won the draw circle 13-10. Walsh finished with 10 and Hayley Henderson (Egg Harbor Twp., NJ/Egg Harbor Twp.) added six.
 
Up Next
- Rider returns to action Friday when the Broncs Wrap up the spring break trip at Kennesaw State for a 4 p.m. contest.