Lawrenceville, N.J. - Niagara men's soccer fell to Rider 3-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Ben Cohen Field in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Niagara goes to 1-5-3, 0-2-2 in Metro play, while Rider improves to 6-2-2, 2-1-1 in conference action.
Rider got on the board first in the third minute of play as Drew Heil scored the opening goal of the match, with Chiemeka Azurunwa recorded the lone assist.
David Silva attempted to knot the game up at one in the 20th minute but was saved by the Broncs keeper, Marius Helias.
Rider doubled their lead as Heil found Emmanuel Dan-Adokiene for the second goal of the match in the 35th minute of play.
The Broncs recorded their final goal of the match as Colton Beuck found Axel Lucas in the 50th minute.
In the 62nd minute of play, Paolo Gottoli tested Helias but was turned away. Later in the 81st minute,
Paddy Kildee-Doolan attempted the shot but was saved again by Helias.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 8-10-4 all-time against Rider
• Only two Purple Eagles played the full 90
• The Purple and White won the corner kick battle 10-4
Up Next
Niagara men's soccer is back in action on Saturday, October 10, as they head to Riverdale, N.Y., to take on Manhattan at 2 p.m.
