Men’s Soccer Falls to Rider in Double Overtime in MAAC Quarterfinal

Sunday, November 10

Lawrenceville, NJ

2:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart

8-6-2, 3-3-2

Rider University

13-4-1, 6-1-1

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Sacred Heart	0	0	0	0	0
Rider	0	0	0	1	1

Photo by: Daniel Boye

Men’s Soccer Falls to Rider in Double Overtime in MAAC Quarterfinal

11/10/2024 5:34:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Pioneers secure best record since 2012

By: Brenna White

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team dropped its MAAC Quarterfinal match at Rider on Sunday afternoon, 1-0, in double overtime.

Records:
#7 Sacred Heart: 8-6-2 (3-4-2 MAAC)
#2 Rider: 13-4-1 (7-1-1 MAAC)

Top Performers:
David Garcia Gallego: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Andrew Hammersley: 2 saves

Of Note:
The Pioneers came off strong in the first half outshooting the Broncs 4-to-3 and 2-to-0 on goal. SHU controlled the ball well in the midfield and saw close opportunities from David Garcia Gallego and Alejo Woelper.

While scoreless, the first half was physical, with 16 fouls and four yellow cards.

The second half saw more equal play as each team saw multiple opportunities that fell short.

Neither team got a shot off in the first 10-minute overtime. The Broncs kicked off the second overtime by maintaining possession as they got two shots off, the second being the game-winning goal in the 101^st minute.

The Pioneers wrap up a record-breaking season, completing their first year in the MAAC with their best record since 2012.