LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University women's lacrosse team was topped in its MAAC opener Saturday evening, falling to Marist, 18-12. The Broncs fall to 4-5 on the season, while the Red Foxes improve to 2-8 in what was their first conference game of the season as well.
 
The Broncs came out firing going up 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2, getting a pair of goals from Selena Carrington (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North [Rutgers], along with a tally by Toni Gismondi (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford[VCU]). The Red Foxes then took control with a 6-0 run to pull ahead 8-3.
 
Rider got back into the game with a 4-0 run, starting with a goal by Katie Walsh (Marlton, NJ/Camden Catholic[FDU-Florham]). Kayleigh Colleary (Buffalo, NY/Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart[Butler]) then found the back of the cage before Gismondi and Carrington completed the run. Marist would then take a 10-8 lead into the half.
 
Marist would go on an 8-1 run that took up the entire third quarter and over 12 minutes of the fourth before Walsh and Carrington combined for three goals in the final 2:13 to produce the final score.
 
Quotes & Notes
"We were not focused, worried about other things going on before the game. What's disturbing is that 100% have the talent and ability to be a top team in the conference, but until we play together as a group, we're not going to have that success."
 
"Every game is important. Every game needs to be a championship mindset. You only have a few opportunities, and we did not start at the point we need to." – Head Coach Evan Mager
 
- Marist evens the all-time series at 1-1.
- Jamie Kubach (Philadelphia, PA/William Penn Charter[FDU-Florham]) made the start in net, and played 29 minutes, allowing eight goals and making a saves, taking the loss.
- Avery May (Aurora, CO/Grandview) played 31 minutes, allowing 10 goals and making a pair of saves.
- Carrington scored a team-high five goals for her fifth hat trick of the season and 12th as a Bronc.
- Walsh recorded her sixth hat trick of the season, and 13^th as a Bronc, with her three goals.
 
Broncs By The Numbers
- Both teams finished with 24 shots, but Marist held a 21-16 edge in shots on goal.
- The Red Foxes had an 18-12 edge in ground balls. Marybeth Smith (Macungie, PA/Emmaus [La Salle]) led Rider with three, while Erin Collins (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan[FDU-Florham]), Anna Devlin (Marmora, NJ/Ocean City[TCNJ]) , Hannah Kozik (Ellington, CT/Ellington), and May each adding two.
- The Broncs had a 22-12 edge on the draw circle. Marissa Ross (Reisterstown, MD/Beth Tfiloh[FDU-Florham]) led the Broncs with nine with Walsh securing seven.
 
Up Next
Rider hits the road next Saturday, visiting Fairfield for a 1 p.m. first draw.