LOCK HAVEN, PA – The Rider University field hockey team fell to Lock Haven 3-2 Sunday afternoon. The Broncs fall to 3-9 on the season, while the Bald Eagles improve to 4-6.
Lock Haven opened the scoring late in the first quarter to take a 1-0 lead. Jade Regnart came up with back-to-back kick saves in the opening period to keep the Broncs within one. Rider answered in the second quarter. Liv Cox found the back of the cage off an assist from Ella Lewis to tie the game at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Lock Haven regained the lead in the third quarter to make it 2-1. The Broncs answered late in the third as Ang Borisow took the ball into the circle herself and scored to tie the game at 2-2.
The game remained tied until the final seconds of the fourth quarter. Lock Haven earned a penalty corner with 13 seconds remaining and converted with six seconds left for the 3-2 final.
Quotes & Notes
· - Lock Haven extends its lead in the all-time series to 14-8.
· - Borisow's and Cox's goals were each their third of the season.
Broncs By The Numbers
· - Lock Haven outshot Rider, 13-12, while both teams recorded nine shots on goal.
· - Regnart finished with six saves in the cage for the Broncs.
· - Lock Haven earned 11 penalty corners compared to five for Rider.
Up Next
Rider will return home Friday, Oct. 9 taking on Mercyhurst at 7 p.m. at Ben Cohen Field for Senior Night and an NEC matchup
