LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider women's soccer team played a scoreless draw Saturday afternoon when they took on the Niagara in a MAAC matchup. Rider had the slight 14-11 advantage on the shot count, including a 5-4 edge on goal. The Broncs record their second draw of the season, moving to 1-4-2 on the year. 

Despite the scoreless draw, the Broncs had some exciting opportunities down the stretch in the second half. Margret Fridriksson nearly found the back of the net in the 87th minute but Niagara goalkeeper, Maddie Crosbie made a leaping save. Just 12 seconds later, Ava Ferrie had a chance to head one in the net but Crosbie made another save to keep the match knotted at zero. 

Quotes and Notes
"Niagara has some good players so to get a shutout and stop them from scoring. I think a part of that was because we had good possession. We created some good chances, their keeper made two really good saves with only a couple of minutes to go. Just like us, Niagara has been a perennial playoff team so this is the kind of game you expect. Sometimes it's just a mistake here and there that tip the game one way or another and I think both teams today did a pretty good job to not have any slip ups mentally." – Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome 

- Niagara now leads all-time series history 17-10-3.
- Ellie Sciancalepore posted her third shutout. She now has 18 career shutouts. 
- Sciancalepore, Jordyn Allen, Bethie Morgan, Leah Marcell, and Courtney Carter all play the full 90 minutes.
- Niagara recorded their first draw of the 2024 season.

Broncs by the Numbers
- Valgerður Sigurjónsdóttir led the team in shots with five, including two shots on goal.
- Margret Fridriksson recorded three shots with one shot on goal.
- Ava Ferrie and Ava DeGeorge each contributed with two shots in the contest.
- Sciancalepore racked up four saves.

Up Next
The Broncs are next in action when they travel to Buffalo, NY to take on Canisius for a MAAC matchup on Sep. 28.
Kick-off set for 1:00 p.m.