KINGSTON, RI – The Rider University women's lacrosse team found a way to win a tight game Saturday afternoon, defeating Rhode Island, 13-12, on the road. The Broncs improve to 2-2 on the season, while the Rams fall for the first time this season, now moving to 2-1.
 
Both offenses came out firing with Rhode Island opening a 3-1 lead before Anna Devlin (Marmora, NJ/Ocean City[TCNJ]) scored twice, along with goals from Toni Gismondi () and Katie Walsh (Marlton, NJ/Camden Catholic[FDU-Florham]) in a 4-1 run that saw Rider lead 5-4 after the opening quarter.
 
After the Rams scored tie the game, Elizabeth Shean (Seal Beach, CA/Los Alamitos) and Elena Bontatibus (Simsbury, CT/Simsbury) found goals as the Broncs would hold a 7-6 lead at the half.
 
Rhode Island was dominant in the third, storming back with a 4-1 run to pull ahead 10-8.
 
The Broncs made the decisive push in the fourth. Devlin, Walsh, and Selena Carrington (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North[Rutgers]) scored to give Rider back the lead at 11-10. The Rams would briefly tie the game at 11-11, but goals from Devlin and Kayleigh Colleary (Buffalo, NY/Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart[Butler]) put Rider in front for good. Rhode Island would close to within one, but the Broncs were able to run out the final seconds to secure the win.
 
Quotes & Notes
"Very gritty win. We still have things we need to work on, but after being away for three games in a row and going on our first overnight of the year, getting a one-goal game win after losing one is something we very much needed.  I am proud of the fight we had specifically in the fourth quarter and seeing our senior leaders take control. Our defense has been making so many stops for us, and our offense needs to produce for them. We are excited to be playing at home this coming week." – Head Coach Evan Mager
 
- Rider wins the first-ever game between the programs.
- Jamie Kubach (Philadelphia, PA/William Penn Charter[FDU-Florham]) made the start in net, and played 26 minutes, allowing six goals and making six saves.
- Avery May (Aurora, CO/Grandview) played the final 34 minutes, allowing six goals and making seven saves, earning the win.
- Devlin recorded her second hat trick of the season, and third as a Bronc, scoring a team-high four goals.
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rhode Island held a 34-31 advantage in shots, with both teams recording 25 shots on goal.
- The Broncs held a 15-10 edge in ground balls. Devlin and Marybeth Smith (Macungie, PA/Emmaus[La Salle]) led Rider with three each.
- Rider held a 16-12 edge on the draw circle. Walsh had eight to lead the Broncs with Devlin grabbing five.
 
Up Next
Rider returns home to play Iona in a non-conference game Wednesday at 4 p.m.