ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Colgate traveled back to the site of the 2012 Patriot League Tournament on Saturday night when the Raiders faced Navy in a matchup of Patriot League perennial leaders. The Mids took the victory, 1-0.

"Our second half was a vast improvement over the first, but at the end of the day it's going to take at least 90 solid minutes to succeed in this league," Colgate head coach Kathy Brawn said. "We learned valuable lessons tonight and we will put our efforts into preparing for Army."

Colgate (6-4, 2-1 PL) saw Catherine Williams register three shots in the contest to lead the Raiders. Taryn Tomczyk, Caroline Brawner and Chelsea Roche all added shots throughout the game. Rookie Brenna Mason earned the start in goal pushing aside seven shots, tying her career high.

Navy (10-2, 3-0 PL) received its lone goal and game-winner from Cat Macklin in the 33rd minute. Courtney Hook was awarded the assist on the play.

The Mids controlled much of the opening 20 minutes, grabbing two good scoring chances. Morgan Dankanich fired a shot on net but Mason was there to make the stop. Ashlynn Soellner followed that up 20 seconds later trying her luck on goal, but again Mason stayed strong coming up with a big save.

Colgate had its first good chance on net in the 29th minute following a corner kick. Brawner sent a dangerous ball into the box, hoping to find a Colgate player. After the ball bounced around inside the box, Roche collected the lose ball and fired a shot on net, skimming the top crossbar.

Four minutes later the Mids converted a 2-on-1 opportunity for the game's only goal. Rachel Hunter sent the ball to Hook, who was making a run toward goal. Hook then teamed up with Macklin to shoot just past Mason for the 1-0 advantage.

A minute later Macklin fired another shot on net but this time Mason came up with a stellar save to deny the freshman.

Early in the second half, Colgate notched two quick shots on goal from Williams and Brawner, but both just missed the back of the net.

The Raiders kept trying to equalize but Navy finished out the remainder of the game without conceding the tying goal to hand Colgate its first loss in conference play.

Colgate has a quick turnaround as the Raides travel to West Point on Wednesday for a midweek game against the Army Black Knights.