NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The Rider women's soccer (2-6-5, 0-4-3 MAAC) team faced an early deficit but responded with goals in each half to salvage a 2-2 draw at Iona (4-8-3, 2-4-2 MAAC) on Wednesday afternoon.

Iona wasted no time getting on the board. Just 39 seconds into the match, a clearing attempt by Ashley Moore deflected to Ava Barker, who converted to give Iona a 1–0 lead. Barker struck again in the 13th minute, tallying her second goal of the day and pushing the Gaels ahead 2–0. 

The Gaels nearly added a third in the 21st minute, but their shot rebounded off the crossbar.

In the 28th minute, the Broncs got on the board when Bethie Morgan curled a free kick into the net from about 25 yards out, making it 2–1.

At the half, the Broncs trailed 8–4 in shots, though both teams stood 2–2 in shots on goal.

Rider came out attacking after the break. 

In the 48th minute, after a Rider corner and a scramble for the ball in the box, Noa Menzing controlled the loose ball near the top of the 18 and slipped a pass to Lauren Black, who buried her first collegiate goal to bring the match level at 2-2.

In the 63rd minute, Valgerður Sigurjónsdóttir fired two quick chances, but the Gaels' goalkeeper denied her both times.

Iona nearly regained the lead late, as Camille Daniel fired a strike just over the crossbar in the 83rd minute, keeping the score knotted at 2-2 — where it would remain at the final whistle.

Quotes and Notes
"The team showed good fight after a demoralizing first half. We need the 2nd half bravery and determination for 90minutes on Saturday. Super happy for Bethie and Lauren to get their first collegiate goals." - Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome

- Bethie Morgan and Lauren Black each scored their first collegiate goal.
- Six Broncs played the entire match — Ashley Moore, Aysu Unver, Bethie Morgan, Leah Marcell, Ava Ferrie, and Isis Ovares.
- The draw marked the Broncs' third tie in their last five games.

Broncs by the Numbers
- Rider was outshot 15-8 but held a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal.
- Sigurjónsdóttir led the team with two shots, both on target.
- Tess Ferrie, Ava Ferrie, Leonor Alves, and Noa Menzing each added a shot.
- Noa Menzing recorded an assist in the draw.
- Ashley Moore made one save in goal.

Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Saturday, Oct. 11, hosting Manhattan at Ben Cohen Field.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on ESPN+.