LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University 2024 schedule begins with a contest at Colgate before opening the NEC schedule early against Mercyhurst as announced Thursday. The team will also road games at Monmouth, Georgetown, Lock Haven, Drexel, Holy Cross, Hofstra, and La Salle along with hosting Bellarmine and Lehigh, in addition to the remainder of the NEC schedule.
Colgate University
August 30 * Hamilton, NY
2023 Record: 3-15 (0-6 PATRIOT)
Series History: Rider leads 16-13
Of Note: The Raiders took last year's meeting in overtime despite
Carli Ciocco's game-tying goal in the fourth quarter. Rider had won three straight in the series prior to last year's contest.
Mercyhurst University
NEC Game
September 1 * Lawrenceville, NJ
2023 Record: 2-14 (0-9 PSAC)
Series History: First Ever Meeting
Of Note: The Lakers make the jump to Division I, joining the NEC for the 2024-25 season. Mercyhurst started 2023 2-0 before falling in their final 14 games to close out the season.
Bellarmine University
September 6 * Lawrenceville, NJ
2023 Record: 7-10 (3-4 MAC)
Series History: Rider leads 2-0
Of Note: The Broncs and Knights met early in the season in both 2021 and 2022, both Rider victories. In 2022,
Valeria Perales scored twice in her collegiate debut to help the Broncs to a 4-1 victory.
Lehigh University
September 8 * Lawrenceville, NJ
2023 Record: 9-8 (2-5 PATRIOT)
Series History: Series tied 20-20-1
Of Note: Valeria Perales scored with less than two minutes remaining to force overtime last season, but three and a half minutes into the extra session, Lehigh took advantage of a rebound to score the game winner.
Monmouth University
September 13 * West Long Branch, NJ
2023 Record: 12-6 (5-1 CAA)
Series History: Rider leads 25-16-3
Of Note: The Hawks have now claimed nine-straight in the series after defeating the Broncs 4-1 last season. Monmouth reached the CAA Championship Game last season, ultimately falling in double overtime to William & Mary.
Georgetown University
September 15 * Washington, DC
2023 Record: 1-17 (0-7 BIG EAST)
Series History: Rider leads 9-7
Of Note: Carlee Fulton made three saves and the Broncs got defensive saves from
Kiera Guckavan and
Megan Normile in the final five minutes to shut out the Hoyas last season.
Lock Haven University
September 22 * Lock Haven, PA
2023 Record: 5-12 (2-5 A-10)
Series History: Lock Haven leads 13-7
Of Note: The Broncs turned strong corner play into a pair of goals, and held the Bald Eagles without a shot on goal in a 2-0 win in Lawrenceville last season. Neither team has won more than two-straight games in the series since 2008.
Fairfield University
NEC Game
September 27 * Lawrenceville, NJ
2023 Record: 14-4 (7-0 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 19-12
Of Note: The Stags defeated Rider 4-1 last season on their way to the NEC regular season championship. The Stags were defeated by Wagner in the opening round of the NEC Tournament.
Drexel University
September 29 * Philadelphia, PA
2023 Record: 14-6 (4-2 CAA)
Series History: Drexel leads 17-10-2
Of Note: Semra Said gave the Broncs a 1-0 lead midway through the third quarter in the meeting last season, but the Dragons responded with three goals over the game's final 22 minutes to defeat the Broncs.
Stonehill College
NEC Game
October 4 * Easton, MA
2023 Record: 5-13 (2-5 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 2-0
Of Note: The Skyhawks are entering their third season in Division I. The Broncs have taken the first two meetings between the programs by a combined score of 10-0. Last season, Keira Guckavan and
Willemijn Ephraim scored and
Carlee Fulton made three saves in the shutout win.
Holy Cross
October 6 * Worcester, MA
2023 Record: 8-9 (2-4 Patriot)
Series History: Series Tied 1-1
Of Note: The Broncs and Crusaders are meeting for just the third time after Rider earned a win in the first ever meeting in 2010 with Holy Cross getting revenge in 2017. Current head coach
Alicia Govannicci scored a goal and added an assist in the 2010 victory.
Saint Francis University
NEC Game
October 11 * Loretto, PA
2023 Record: 10-8 (5-2 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 21-4
Of Note: The Broncs got a goal from
Emma Bonshak less than two minutes into the contest last season, but a pair of third quarter goals by the Red Flash gave Saint Francis the victory.
Hofstra University
October 13 * Hempstead, NY
2023 Record: 6-12 (1-5 CAA)
Series History: Rider leads 16-15
Of Note: Hofstra took the season finale for both teams last season, 2-0. The Hofstra win snapped a four-game Rider winning streak between the programs.
Merrimack College
NEC Game
October 18 * Lawrenceville, NJ
2023 Record: 0-17 (0-7 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 5-0
Of Note: Rider has outscored the Warriors 24-4 across their four meetings, including a 7-0 win at Ben Cohen Field last season.
Sacred Heart University
NEC Game
October 20 * Fairfield, CT
2023 Record: 9-11 (4-3 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 27-8
Of Note: Willemijn Ephraim and
Valeria Perales scored first half goals and the Broncs held on for a 2-1 win over the Pioneers last season. Despite the win, the Pioneers reached the conference tournament in a three-way tiebreak and took advantage of the opportunity defeating Saint Francis and Wagner in overtime to win the NEC Championship and reach the NCAA Tournament.
Long Island University
NEC Game
October 25 * Brookville, NY
2023 Record: 4-11 (2-5 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 6-1
Of Note: The Broncs earned the victory last season when
Lyric Scott and
Valeria Perales scored second-quarter goals to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win.
La Salle University
October 27* Philadelphia, PA
2023 Record: 13-6 (5-2 A-10)
Series History: Rider leads 27-12-1
Of Note: The Explorers defeated the Broncs 3-0 for the second-straight year last season.
Wagner College
NEC Game
November 1 * Staten Island, NY
2023 Record: 6-12 (4-3 NEC)
Series History: Rider leads 3-2
Of Note: Valeria Perales scored twice in the second half, tying the game 2-2 last year, but the Seahawks scored with less than five minutes remaining to secure a 3-2 victory.
NEC Championships
Location TBD
Semifinals: November 7
Championship: November 9
