LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University field hockey team fell to Wagner 2-1 on Friday afternoon. With the loss, the Broncs move to a record 5-10 overall and 4-2 record in Northeast Conference (NEC) play, while the Seahawks improve to 6-6 overall and remain undefeated in conference play at 5-0. Wagner also evened the all-time series at 4-4.
Wagner opened the scoring early in the first quarter when Felicitas Herrero-Martel found the back of the cage off an assist from Floortje Leunisse, giving the Seahawks a 1-0 lead. Rider responded just minutes later as
Liv Cox scored off an assist from
Ryleigh Damminger to even the score at 1-1. Wagner regained the lead shortly after when Gabrielle Childs scored to make it 2-1.Neither of the teams scored in the second quarter, as Wagner maintained its 2-1 advantage heading into halftime
The Broncs looked to even the score in the third quarter, with Damminger and
Emma Bonshak each recording shots on goal. Wagner goalkeeper Mia DiGenova turned away both attempts to keep the Seahawks' one-goal lead heading into the final quarter. Rider continued to battle defensively in the fourth quarter, with Regnart recording two additional saves. The Broncs pulled their goalkeeper in the final minutes in an effort to score, but Wagner held on to secure the 2-1 victory.
Quotes & Notes
"We've had opportunities. We didn't capitalize on them. I've always said with every loss there's something to be learned. So we're hoping that we learned a valuable lesson and can come back that much stronger."
– Head Coach Gina Carey-Smith
Broncs By The Numbers
- Wagner outshot Rider, 11-6, including an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Seahawks held a 7-3 advantage in penalty corners.
- Jade Regnart recorded six saves for the Broncs.
- Rider committed 42 fouls compared to Wagner's 57.
Up Next
Rider will return to Ben Cohen Field on Sunday, October 18 at 12 p.m. to face Sacred Heart in its final home game of the season in a Northeast Conference (NEC) matchup.
