HAMDEN, CT - Ava Ferrie provided the lone tally as the Rider women's soccer team fell 2-1 in its MAAC opener at Quinnipiac on Saturday afternoon.

The Broncs struck early, opening the scoring just two minutes in when Ella Baumgardt and Tess Ferrie combined to find Ava Ferrie inside the box for the finish.

Quinnipiac answered in the 25th minute as Addyson Earl connected with Milena Branco for the equalizer. 

Rider nearly regained the lead in the 33rd minute when Ava DeGeorge set up Aysu Unver, whose shot was saved. Isis Ovares pounced on the rebound but pushed her attempt just wide.

The match was even at 1-1 heading into halftime, with the Bobcats holding an 11-7 edge in shots, including two apiece on target.

Quinnipiac wasted little time after the break, going in front 2-1 with a goal in the 50th minute. 

The Bobcats nearly extended the margin in the 80th, but goalkeeper Kaia Lyn came up with a leaping save to keep the Broncs within one.

Rider continued to press late, generating three shots on goal in the final stretch, including back-to-back attempts from Ava and Tess Ferrie, but the Bobcats' keeper stood tall to secure the result.

Quotes and Notes
"It was a tough game. Disappointing not to get anything from the game but the team played hard and put forth a great effort despite the adversity. They represented Rider with class." - Rider Head Coach Drayson Hounsome

- Quinnipiac leads the all-time series with Rider, 8-5-2.
- Each of the last four meetings between the programs has been decided by a single goal.
- Aysu Unver earned her first collegiate start.
- Unver, Kaia Lyn, Bethie Morgan, and Leah Marcell all went the full 90 minutes.
- Ella Baumgardt tallied her first career assist.

Broncs by the Numbers
- Quinnipiac outshot Rider 16-10, holding a 5-4 edge in shots on goal.
- Tess Ferrie paced the Broncs with three shots, while Ava Ferrie and Isis Ovares each added two.
- Aysu Unver, Ava DeGeorge, and Valgerður Sigurjónsdóttir each registered one shot.
- Ava Ferrie scored her second goal of the season, finding the net in back-to-back matches.
- Baumgardt and Tess Ferrie were credited with assists on the goal.
- Goalkeeper Kaia Lyn finished with two saves.

Up Next
The Broncs return to Ben Cohen Field on Sept. 14 to open a three-game homestand against UAlbany.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.