LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - The Saint Peter's University women's soccer team was defeated by Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) hOURglass rival Rider on Tuesday night, dropping a 1-0 decision in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The Peacocks played the game with no subs, as all 11 starters finished the contest having played 90 minutes. Despite a late push in the last 20 minutes of Tuesday night's affair by junior
Stephanie Radakovic, along with sophomores
Madison Greenberg and
Chloe Wilkinson, the Broncs were able to maintain their backline to deny a Saint Peter's comeback.
Game Notes:
- Neither side got a shot off over the first 15 minutes of action, until Greenberg was able to find a lane and sent a shot at the upper left corner, but it was stopped short by the Rider keeper.
- Senior goalkeeper Victoria Scarratt made her first save of the day five minutes later, denying an attempt at the top right corner of the Saint Peter's net.
- Junior midfielder Jessica Auvil was the second Peacock of the day to make a try for goal at the 24' mark, sending a strong strike to the right side of the Broncs' net but it was handled once again by the hosts' goalkeeper.
- Rider was then able to net what would be the game's golden goal in the 31st minute, finding the lower right corner of the Peacocks' goal to take a 1-0 lead with just under an hour left in regulation.
- The Peacocks were able to get off five more shots throughout the remainder of the contest, with three of the shots ending on goal, but Rider's keeper was able to thwart any attempts by the blue and white.
Inside the Numbers:
- Scarratt finished the day with five saves in goal, marking her third performance of the year in which she has tallied five or more saves.
- The Broncs were able to take advantage of the low numbers from the Peacocks and finished with twice the amount of shots (16) as Saint Peter's (8).
- Additionally, 10 of Rider's shots came from within the Saint Peter's box, while Saint Peter's could only manage three close-range attempts on the night.
- As a result of the shot count, Rider also had six corner opportunities during the match, while Saint Peter's garnered just two corner kicks throughout the game.
Coach's Quotes - Julia Bazi:
- "I am extremely proud of the girls today, we started with no subs and ended the game with 10 players on the field due to injuries. Tonight I saw what the girls are really capable of, playing with heart, through injury."
- "They left everything on the field today! I am looking forward to the fall."
