Wednesday, April 8
Hamden, Conn.
2:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
8-6, 3-3
19
vs
6
Rider
1-14, 0-6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Quinnipiac | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com
Choma Helps Power Bobcats Dominant Win vs. Rider
4/8/2026 6:01:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
HAMDEN, Conn. — The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team rolled past Rider on Wednesday afternoon, taking down the Broncs by a 19-6 final.
The host Bobcats rolled out of the gates by scoring 10 of the first 12 goals of the contest, led by a five-point half from sophomore attacker Peyton Choma.
Quinnipiac continued to roll in the second half, scoring the first five of the third to assume control and start the running clock for the rest of the contest.
Kendall VanMeveren and Maggie Kennedy each found the net for the first time this season to highlight the second-half goal-scoring.
Shannon Alden made eight saves on 14 shots on her cage before Maddy Ward relieved her for the final 4:40.
STATS AND NOTES
The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program is back home again for a rivalry matchup against Fairfield on April 11 at 11 a.m.
The game can also be seen live on GoBobcats.com.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 at home 💪#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/m1rhonbQnB
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 8, 2026
The host Bobcats rolled out of the gates by scoring 10 of the first 12 goals of the contest, led by a five-point half from sophomore attacker Peyton Choma.
Choma with a 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘-𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 half 💪#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/RIlyycYG6F
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 8, 2026
Quinnipiac continued to roll in the second half, scoring the first five of the third to assume control and start the running clock for the rest of the contest.
Kendall VanMeveren and Maggie Kennedy each found the net for the first time this season to highlight the second-half goal-scoring.
Kendall Van gets on the board in 2026 🤩#BobcatNation x #NCAALAX pic.twitter.com/8uY9XvGpFd
— Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse (@QU_WLAX) April 8, 2026
Shannon Alden made eight saves on 14 shots on her cage before Maddy Ward relieved her for the final 4:40.
STATS AND NOTES
- Bendowski climbs to within five points of the single-season program record with a five-point day totaling a goal and four assists.
- Choma's five-point day continues her hot streak, as she has nine over her last two outings and 15 since March 25.
- Emma Miller-Ayala and Mia Delmond also potted hat tricks as part of four-point days.
- Quinnipiac featured 12 different goal scorers, led by Choma, Delmond and Miller-Ayala's three each.
- The 29 points and 19 goals were both season-highs for the Bobcats.
The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program is back home again for a rivalry matchup against Fairfield on April 11 at 11 a.m.
The game can also be seen live on GoBobcats.com.
For an inside look at the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse program, be sure to follow it on social media @QU_WLAX or go to gobobcats.com/wlax.
Team Stats
RIDER
QUINNIPI
Shots
21
33
Turnovers
14
8
Caused Turnovers
6
7
Draw Controls
15
10
Free-Position Shots
2
9
Ground Balls
11
15
Game Leaders
G
3
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
3
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
3
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-60
GB
1
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
Players Mentioned
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