SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Elyssa Biederman scored with 35 seconds left in extra time to safe the additional level for the Raiders in a 3-2 win over Union at M&T Financial institution Middle on Saturday.
COACH DECOSSE’S COMMENTS
“A robust group weekend. It’s by no means straightforward to comb in our league. We have been pleased with the way in which our group got here collectively and located a approach to get the win this afternoon.”
HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate began the primary interval with a robust offensive presence, highlighted by Sara Stewart’s objective at 12:37, which was assisted by Casey Borgiel and Emma Pais. This early lead was bolstered by Elyssa Biederman’s power-play objective at 11:18, assisted by Borgiel and Taylor Senecal, pushing the rating to 2-0. Colgate’s protection held agency, with Brooke Davis making essential saves to keep up the shutout. The interval concluded with Colgate forward, 2-0.
Union opened the second interval with momentum, as Maddie Leaney scored an unassisted objective at 18:10, reducing the Colgate result in one. Colgate continued to press, with Pais and Chloe Goofers every producing alternatives, however have been unable to change the rating. Davis supplied key saves to keep up the scoreline. The interval concluded with the Raiders forward 2-1.
Colgate opened the third interval with a robust faceoff win by Alexia Aubin. Regardless of early stress, the Garnet Chargers tied the sport at 19:18 with a objective by Klara Kenttala. Colgate responded assertively, producing quite a few photographs, together with makes an attempt from Madeline Palumbo and Ava Wood, however confronted constant saves from Union’s Monja Wagner.
All through the interval, Colgate managed the faceoff circle with Stewart main a number of wins. The group maintained offensive stress, with Biederman and Senecal creating possibilities, however couldn’t break by way of Union’s protection and the sport went to extra time.
Colgate secured a dramatic victory within the extra time interval with Biederman’s power-play objective. Biederman scored with 34 seconds remaining, assisted by Borgiel and Alexis Petford. Colgate emerged with a 3-2 victory, closing the sport in sudden dying extra time.
GAME NOTES
- The Raiders improved to 47-0-3 in collection historical past in opposition to Union.
- Elyssa Biederman posted her first two-goal sport this season.
- Colgate earned its first extra time highway win since defeating Harvard on Jan. 24, 2025.
- Casey Borgiel logged three assists in a single sport for the Raiders for the primary time since Avery Pickering posted three assists in opposition to Maine on Oct. 17 earlier this season.
- Brooke Davis made 20 saves between the pipes for Colgate.
