PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Rider University women's lacrosse team was defeated in a tight game Thursday afternoon at Temple, 15-12. The Broncs and Owls both saw their records on the season evened at 1-1.
 
The game was back and forth early with Selena Carrington (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North[Rutgers]), Toni Gismondi (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford[VCU]), and Katie Walsh (Marlton, NJ/Camden Catholic[FDU-Florham]) all scoring, but Temple made sure that neither side would go ahead by more than a goal early. Tied 3-3, Temple took control of the game with a 4-0 run. Trailing 9-5 midway through the second quarter, Rider scored three-straight goals to close out the first half, the final one a highlight reel goal when Walsh took advantage of a turnover and found Gismondi in transition, who fired the shot behind her back to make it just a one-goal game at the break.
 
Once again, Temple went on a run to open the second half, scoring four-straight goals before once again Rider found a counter. Carrington bookended goals by Walsh and Anna Devlin (Marmora, NJ/Ocean City[TCNJ]) to bring the Broncs to back within one at 13-12 with 11:31 to play. The Temple defense would harden, keeping the Broncs off the board for the remainder of the game, while the Owls scored twice on the offensive end to produce the final score.
 
Quotes & Notes
"We had a battle today. No one is ever happy with a loss, but someone wise once told me you are either winning or you are learning so we are learning from today. We are a second-year program battling in a tight game against a storied program. We have seen a ton of growth already and there were a lot of moments in the game that we made certain decisions they were able to capitalize on. If we clean those things up, we are changing the outcome of a close game like this." – Head Coach Evan Mager
 
- Temple wins the first-ever game between the programs.
- Jamie Kubach (Philadelphia, PA/William Penn Charter[FDU-Florham]) made the start in net, and played all 60 minutes, making seven saves and taking the loss.
- Walsh tied a program record with her six goals. It is her first hat trick of the season and eighth of her Rider career.
- Carrington had her second hat trick of the season and ninth in her Rider career, scoring a team-high five goals.
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider held a 30-25 advantage in shots, including a 23-22 edge in shots on goal.
- Temple held a 23-21 edge in ground balls. Erin Collins (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) led Rider with six, Walsh added five, and Elizabeth Shean (Seal Beach, CA/Los Alamitos) and Kubach each had two.
- Both teams finished with 15 draw controls. Devlin had five to lead the Broncs with Walsh grabbing three.
- Emma Barborak (Lakeville, MN/Gentry Academy[FDU-Florham]) caused two turnovers to lead Rider on the defensive end.
 
Up Next
Rider remains on the road and will play Bucknell Tuesday at 3 p.m.