VILLANOVA, Pa. – The Villanova Men's Soccer match against Rider, which was suspended Thursday afternoon in the 18^th minute due to an active shooter alert on Villanova's West Campus, will resume Friday at 4 p.m.
 
Villanova held a 2-0 lead when play was suspended at approximately 4:35 p.m. Thursday. At that point 17:49 of the scheduled 90 minutes had been played.
 
The campus-wide alert was rescinded after 6 p.m. It was determined by law enforcement authorities that no active shooter was present and no injuries were sustained.
 
The first Wildcats goal was scored by West Virginia transfer Sam Nyenka after a scramble in front of the Bronc net. Graduate student Michael teDuits was credited with the assist.
 
Freshman Fynn Lahrsen later converted a penalty kick for the Wildcats after Rider was whistled for a handball inside its own 18-yard box.
 
This contest is the regular season opener for both sides.