FAIRFIELD, CT – The Rider University field hockey team saw its season come to a close in the NEC Semifinals Thursday morning, falling 2-0 to the top-seed and host Fairfield. The Broncs end the season at 8-10. While the Stags advance to the NEC Championship Game and improve to 14-5.
Following a scoreless opening quarter, the Stags broke through in the second quarter on a penalty corner when
Jade Regnart (Cape Town, South Africa/Fairmont) got a stick on a Fairfield shot, but the deflection still made its way into the net to give Fairfield the lead. The Stags had another opportunity late in the first half, but Regnart made an incredible blocker save on a point-blank shot to keep the deficit at just one at the break.
Early in the third, the Stags struck again to make it a two-goal game. The Broncs were unable to get any meaningful chances for the remainder of the game, and saw their season come to a close.
Quotes & Notes
"We played a hard-fought game against a very skilled team. What will define us moving forward is how hard we work throughout the year."
- Head Coach Gina Carey-Smith
- Rider's lead in the all-time series is cut to 20-15.
- Regnart made the start in net, playing 55 minutes and making five saves.
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Ang Borisow (Harleysville, PA/Souderton),
Kate Mahmud (Downingtown, PA/Downingtown West),
Valeria Perales (Madrid, Spain/IES Mirasierra),
Megan Normile (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt),
Anna Finn (Windsor, NY/Windsor Central), and
Emma Bonshak (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall) played all 60 minutes in the field.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Fairfield outshot Rider, 17-0, and had a 7-0 edge in shots on goal.
- The Stags earned six corners, while the Broncs finished with just one.
