EASTON, MA – The Rider University field hockey team fell to Stonehill, 2-1, in a shootout Friday afternoon. With the loss, the Broncs move to 5-12 overall and 4-4 in NEC play, while the Skyhawks improve to 4-10 overall and 4-3 in conference action.
Stonehill opened the scoring in the first quarter, converting a penalty stroke to take an early 1-0 lead. Rider responded in the second quarter when
Ryleigh Damminger found the back of the cage off a penalty corner to even the score at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Neither team was able to find the back of the cage in the third quarter, keeping the score tied at 1-1. The Broncs continued to battle in the fourth quarter, but neither team was able to break the tie, sending the game into overtime.
Rider and Stonehill remained tied through the overtime periods, forcing a shootout. In the first shootout, Damminger and
Emma Bonshak each converted their attempts for the Broncs, but both teams finished with two successful attempts, continuing the shootout. Stonehill ultimately converted the deciding attempt in round six to secure the 2-1 victory.
Quotes & Notes
- Stonehill now leads the all-time series, 3-2.
- Ryleigh Damminger scored her fifth goal of the season and sixth of her career. She now has 13 points this season and 16 career points.
- Jade Regnart recorded seven saves, playing all 75 minutes in goal.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Stonehill outshot Rider, 17-12, including an 8-7 advantage in shots on goal.
- Both teams recorded 10 penalty corners.
- Rider committed 39 fouls compared to Stonehill's 34.
Up Next
Rider will travel to New York, NY, on Sunday, October 25, to take on Columbia at 1 p.m.
