LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University field hockey team earned its second consecutive victory Sunday afternoon, defeating Davidson 1-0, behind an impressive 19-save performance from goalkeeper
Jade Regnart. With the win, the Broncs improve to 5-9 overall, while the Wildcats fall to 8-6.
The two teams battled through a scoreless first half despite Davidson creating several offensive opportunities. Rider's defense held strong to keep the Wildcats off the board heading into halftime.
Davidson finally got a ball past Regnart midway through the third quarter, but
Hailey Hoffman made a defensive save to keep the the game tied. Minutes later, the Broncs broke the scoreless tie in the third quarter when
Emma Bonshak capitalized on a penalty corner opportunity.
Caroline Mauer recorded the assist as Bonshak found the back of the cage to give Rider a 1-0 lead. Davidson continued to pressure Rider's defense in the fourth quarter, but goalkeeper
Jade Regnart came up with back-to-back saves to maintain the advantage. She later denied a penalty stroke, making one of her biggest saves of the afternoon to preserve the shutout. The Wildcats pulled their goalkeeper late in the fourth quarter in search of goal, but Rider's defense held strong to secure the 1-0 victory.
Quotes & Notes
- "Jade was exceptionally aggressive today. I love how she came out of the cage. I love the aggressiveness that she had today. Jade had a phenomenal, phenomenal game. But the whole defense did." – Head Coach Gina Carey-Smith
- "Everyone played their part on the defensive side. We've really drilled defense, and it's going to set us up so much better when we play tough teams in our conference." – Junior Goalkeeper Jade Regnart
- Regnarts 19 saves are a career high.
- Bonshak's goal is her fourth of the season and 12th of her career.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Davidson outshot Rider, 26-5, including a 20-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Wildcats held a 14-6 advantage in penalty corners.
- Rider committed 41 fouls compared to Davidson's 53.
