LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Rider University field hockey team celebrated Senior Night with a commanding 7-0 shutout victory over Mercyhurst on Friday evening. With the win, the Broncs improved their record to 4-9 on the season, and 4-1 in NEC play while the Lakers fall to 2-10, and 0-5 in conference games.
The Broncs wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as
Emma Bonshak scored one minute into the first quarter off a penalty corner, giving the Broncs an early 1-0 advantage. Before the defense could recover,
Liv Cox found the back of the cage to extend Rider's lead to 2-0. The Broncs continued their offensive momentum in the second quarter.
Ryleigh Damminger added another goal, taking the ball in herself to make it 3-0.
Amanda Walker scored to give Rider a 4-0 advantage.
Eja-Maylin Mahdaoui also found the back of the cage off an assist from
Mackenzie Smith, sending the Broncs into halftime with a 5-0 lead.
Damminger scored her second goal of the night in the third quarter, with Smith picking up another assist to extend Rider's lead to 6-0.
Ang Borisow capped off the scoring in the fourth quarter off an assist from Damminger, securing the 7-0 shutout victory for the Broncs.
Quotes & Notes
"Whenever it's Senior Night, I feel like it's a little special. The seniors, they really did shine tonight, and I'm beyond so proud of them for doing that".
"When you play from out in front, you have this sense of confidence where anything's possible. Our goal was to keep that lead, and the kids were about to do that". "
– Head Coach Gina Carey-Smith
Jade Regnart started at goalie and
Sarah Fitzpatrick played the entire second half, recording two saves to complete the shutout.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Rider outshot Mercyhurst, 25-5, including an 18-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Broncs held a 14-1 advantage in penalty corners.
- Rider's defense limited Mercyhurst to just two shots on goal, recording two saves.
- The Broncs committed 50 fouls compared to Mercyhurst's 24.
Up Next
Rider will return home this Sunday, October 11 at 12pm to play Davidson.
