HAMILTON, NY – The Rider University field hockey team was defeated Sunday afternoon, falling 4-1 at Colgate. The Broncs fall to 0-2 on the season, while the Raiders improve to 2-0.
Rider got its first opportunity midway through the first quarter, drawing a penalty corner, but shots from
Caroline Mauer (Weisbaden, Germany/Humboldt Schule) and
Ang Borisow (Harleysville, PA/Souderton) were both saved. Colgate quickly countered scoring three goals in the remainder of the frame, and held the 3-0 lead into the half.
Colgate added on in the third, scoring late in the quarter to push the advantage to 4-0.
Rider finally broke through with jus under five minutes left to play when
Emma Bonshak (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall) and Mauer found
Amanda Walker (Stockton, NJ/Hunterdon Central), to break up the shutout.
Quotes & Notes
- Rider's lead in the all-time series is cut to 18-14.
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Jade Regnart (Cape Town, South Africa/Fairmont) made the start in net, playing all 60 minutes and making 14 saves, including making a diving stop on a penalty stroke.
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Addison McConnell (Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional), Mauer, and Borisow played all 60 minutes in the field for the Broncs.
Broncs By The Numbers
- Colgate outshot Rider 23-7, including an 18-6 edge in shots on goal.
- The Raiders earned 11 corners to just seven for the Broncs.
- Walker's goal is her first of the season and fourth of her career.
Up Next
Rider remains on the road to take on 18
th-ranked Monmouth Friday at 4 p.m.
