The Rider University softball team defeated Manhattan, 3-2, in the series finale to take 2-of-3 in the MAAC series, with Jadeyn Merrill leading with two hits and two RBI's.

By the Numbers
  • Four Broncs had two hits apiece.
  • Merrill had two singles and two RBI's.
  • Gardner doubled, homered, and walked.
  • Buchanan had a single and a double.
  • Luedtke singled twice and scored a run.
Yes, But

The Jaspers made a late comeback with a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh.

State of Play
  • Rider University Broncs now stand at 11-19 overall and 4-2 in the MAAC.
  • The Jaspers fall to 5-27 overall and 2-6 in the MAAC.
What's Next

The Broncs will face Iona in a three-game MAAC series starting on Tuesday, with the first pitch set for noon in New Rochelle, NY.

Bottom Line

Rider University softball clinched a crucial victory against Manhattan in the series finale, securing 2-of-3 wins in the MAAC series and displaying a strong offensive performance from key players like Merrill, Gardner, and Buchanan.