BETHLEHEM, PA – The Rider University field hockey was defeated Sunday afternoon, falling at Lehigh, 2-1. The Broncs drop to 7-9 on the season, while the Mountain Hawks improve to 4-12 overall.
 
Following a scoreless first half, Lehigh struck first just over six and a half minutes into the third quarter. Less than three minutes later, the Broncs answered on the penalty corner. Valeria Perales (Madrid, Spain/IES Mirasierra) inserted to Megan Normile (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt) at the top of the circle. Normile ripped a shot that found its way through the traffic in front and into the back of the cage to tie the game.
 
Midway through the fourth, Lehigh was able to find what would become the game-winning goal as a long drive down the right side was turned into a shot that tucked just inside the far post.
 
Quotes & Notes
- Lehigh's lead in the all-time series is extended to 22-20-1.
- Jade Regnart (Cape Town, South Africa/Fairmont) made the start in net, playing 53 minutes and making seven saves.
- Ang Borisow (Harleysville, PA/Souderton), Kate Mahmud (Downingtown, PA/Downingtown West), Perales, Normile, Anna Finn (Windsor, NY/Windsor Central), and Emma Bonshak (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall) all played all 60 minutes in the field.
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider outshot Lehigh, 15-13, But the Mountain Hawks held a 9-7 edge in shots on goal.
- Both teams earned 11 corners in the contest.
- Normile's goal gives her four on the season and 13 for her career.
 
Up Next
Rider wraps up the regular season Friday with a trip to Wagner. Pushback is scheduled for 3 p.m.