The Rider Broncs softball team is set to host the Canisius Golden Griffins for a three-game MAAC series beginning Friday. The Broncs (20-18, 10-8 MAAC) are aiming to maintain momentum after a recent 9-8 victory over Lehigh, reinforced by standout performances from Maddie Luedtke and Kendall Reda-Fehsal. As the Broncs rank first in the MAAC for runs scored and seek to enhance their postseason positioning, the Golden Griffins (11-20, 7-10 MAAC) aim to continue their improvement after a recent sweep over Mount St. Mary's.

By the Numbers
  • Rider leads the MAAC with an average of 5.95 runs per game, ranking 77th nationally.
  • Maddie Luedtke leads the MAAC with 35 runs and 10 home runs this season.
State of Play
  • The Broncs have seen significant contributions from Luedtke and Reda-Fehsal, both key in their recent successes.
  • Canisius looks to capitalize on their recent momentum after sweeping their last opponent.
What's Next

Following the series against Canisius, Rider will need to focus on building consistency and reinforcing their standings for potential MAAC playoff positioning.

Bottom Line

The upcoming series is critical for Rider, as they aim to solidify their place in the standings while also showcasing their offensive power against Canisius.