WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Rider University field hockey team was defeated Friday evening at Monmouth, 5-0. The Broncs fall to 2-3 on the season, while the Hawks improve to 4-1.
 
The Hawks opened the scoring midway through the first quarter, and added their second goal late in the second to go into halftime leading 2-0. The Broncs did have their chances with six corners drawn in the opening 30 minutes, but were unable to find a scoring play.
 
Despite Rider drawing another five corners in the third quarter, it was Monmouth who scored twice in the frame, extending the lead to 4-0. The Hawks would add another goal in the fourth to produce the final score.

Quotes & Notes
"We need to capitalize more on our opportunities." – Head Coach Alicia Govannicci
 
- Rider's lead in the all-time series is cut to 25-17-3.
- Jade Regnart (Cape Town, South Africa/Fairmont) got the start in net, playing all 60 minutes and making a season-high eight saves in the losing effort.

Broncs By The Numbers
- Monmouth outshot Rider 21-12, including a 14-7 edge in shots on goal.
- The Broncs earned 12 corners to just three for the Hawks.
- Megan Normile (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt) added a defensive save in the game for Rider.
 
Up Next
- The Broncs remain in the road when they head to Towson to play Georgetown Sunday at 3 p.m.