MERCYHURST (2-9, 0-4 NEC) at RIDER UNIVERSITY (3-9, 3-1 NEC)
Friday, Oct. 9 – 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Lawrenceville, NJ – Ben Cohen Fields
Broadcast: ESPN+
The Mercyhurst Lakers are set to compete against the Rider Broncs in an upcoming field hockey match on Friday, October 9th at 7 p.m. The game will take place at Ben Cohen Fields in Lawrenceville, NJ. Both teams are preparing to put their best foot forward in this exciting contest.
Series History
In recent encounters, the Lakers have faced challenges against Rider University. The last two meetings saw Mercyhurst falling short, with a 1-5 loss at home in Erie, PA on October 3, 2025, and a 0-7 defeat in Lawrenceville, NJ on September 1, 2024. These results add an element of anticipation as the Lakers aim to turn the tide in their favor.
Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst heads to Lawrenceville with momentum after a 3-0 win at Saint Francis, powered by goals from
Ava Jones,
Catherine Hudak and
Finja Wunner, who also added an assist and scored on a penalty corner alongside
Kailyn Smith. Goalkeeper
Victoria Campana anchored the defense with seven saves, earning her first shutout of the season.
Scouting the Broncs
Rider enters Friday 3-9 overall but 3-1 in conference play, led by a trio tied at seven points: Emma Bonshak (two goals, three assists), Caroline Mauer (two goals, three assists) and Liv Cox (three goals, one assist), who has been the team's most efficient finisher, putting six of her seven shots on goal. In goal, Jade Regnart has logged nearly every minute with 104 saves, a .765 save percentage and one shutout. Most recently, the Broncs fell short in their game against Lock Haven, resulting in a final score of 2-3.
Broadcast Information
Fans who are unable to attend the game in person can watch the live broadcast on ESPN+. This match marks an important moment for both teams, offering the opportunity to showcase their talent and strategy on the field.
Up Next
The Lakers will return home for their game against Quinnipiac on October 16th at 2:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on NEC Front Row.
