LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University field hockey team battled through rainy conditions Friday night to earn their first home win of the season, defeating Merrimack 3-2. With the win, the Broncs improve to 3-8 on the season, while the Warriors fall to 1-9.
The Broncs got on the board first in the opening quarter. Sam Connolly scored off an assist from Emma Bonshak, giving Rider an early 1-0 lead.Merrimack scored in the second quarter to even the game at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Rider regained the lead in the third quarter when Caroline Mauer found the back of the cage to put the Broncs ahead 2-1.The Warriors answered in the fourth quarter and tied the game at 2-2.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Broncs broke the tie. Ang Borisow scored off an assist from Liv Cox to give Rider the 3-2 advantage and secure the Broncs' first home win of the season.
Quotes & Notes
"We were really happy with the win, in all honesty, and with the effort and the energy that they played with. It was something we've not seen in a while, so it was a great corner to turn". – Head Coach Gina Carey-Smith
Broncs by the Numbers
- Jade Regnart made three saves in the cage for the Broncs.
- Rider outshot Merrimack 15-8, the Broncs also outpaced in shots on goal 7-5.
- Rider earned seven penalty corners, equaling Merrimack's seven penalty corners.
- Ryleigh Damminger was issued a green hard in the 58th minute.
- Rider improves to 7-1 all-time against Merrimack.
Up Next
The Broncs return to action Sunday, October 4, traveling to Lock Haven for a 12 p.m. match up.
