Lawrenceville, NJ – Niagara women's soccer draws 1-1 with Rider at the Ben Cohen Field in Lawrenceville, NJ
Niagara goes to 11-3-2, 8-2-2 in conference action, while Rider goes to 4-9-2, 3-8-1 in Metro play.
Niagara added pressure early into the match as Soraya Ross forced Ashley Moore to make a save in the sixth minute. Caitlyn Gratton recorded another shot in the 17th minute, followed by
Izzy Schmidt in the 21st.
Rider broke through the Purple Eagles pressure as they struck first in the 31st minute of play as Tess Ferrie scored the opening goal of the match.
Niagara evened the game back up at one as Lucy Trinder found Gratton for her 15th goal of the season in the 41st minute.
Both sides were held scoreless for the remainder of the match while the Purple and White recorded four more shots on goal in the second half, and the Broncs recorded four of their own in the final 45 minutes.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 16-10-5 all-time against Rider
• Gratton moves into sole possession of sixth-place in single-season goals in program history
• Gratton also moves into 10th all-time in career goals with 22
• Trinder picked up her third assist of the season to give her nine points
• Seven different Purple Eagles played the full 90
Up Next
Niagara women's soccer is back in action as they will either play on Sunday, November 8 or Thursday, November 12, in the 2026 Metro Women's Soccer Championship
