Utica University Athletics

Kaci Ryder has been selected as a Pioneer Athlete of the Week for the week of February 10th, 2025.              

Ryder got it done against Nazareth once again, showing out to help the Pioneers take down their fierce rival in a 2-1 thriller at Nexus Center on Friday night. Ryder led fellow teammate Ally Nolan toward goal with an excellent backhand find to grab an assist on the game's first goal. Then later in the matchup, the Massachusetts native hurt the Golden Flyers on the back post once again, cleaning up a rebound to notch what would ultimately be the game winning goal in similar fashion to how she defeated Nazareth in overtime earlier in the season. Ryder finished with a solid two-point weekend, also owning Friday's game winner to notch her status as the Pioneers' standout skater in their rivalry weekend.