ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Junior Emily Pullen registered her first career goal on Saturday but it wasn't enough to spark as Colgate women's soccer victory.
 
The Raiders ultimately dropped the contest 3-1 to their hosts Navy, after a very evenly played game. The shots were slightly swayed in favor of the Raiders at 13-11 but the Mids held the edge on shots on goal at 7-3.
 
It was a tie match for much of the game as both teams tallied early first period goals. Unfortunately, a tally in the 73rd minute gave the Mids the eventual game-winner. Navy then added its last marker of the game at 82:01 on a deflected shot off a Colgate defender.
 
Ash Fairow put the Mids up in the 11th minute after she slotted a throughball into the near post.
 
Colgate would not waver however, as Pullen's tally knotted the score at 1-all. After Navy was called for a foul 20-yards out from goal, Pullen ripped a shot off a set piece that blew past the Mids' goalie.
 
The Raiders nearly broke the deadlock in the final minute of the opening period but back-to-back shots from Corey Persson and Taryn Tomczyk were blocked and then wide, respectively.
 
After the break, both teams had some quality chances but it was the Mids who finally found the back of the net. Colgate's goalie Erin Cummings made a brilliant save on a shot by Lizzy Rullan, but wasn't able to fall on the rebound fast enough as Kay Jo Gansrow finished off the rebound.
 
Colgate had an opportunity late in the half to equalize but Catherine Williams' driven shot was just saved by Navy's Dayton Wetherby.
 
The Mids added an insurance marker with eight minutes remaining in the game that ultimately secured the victory.
 
Cummings finished with four saves.
 
Colgate has a quick turnaround as they travel to Army on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. tilt with the Black Knights. Live stats and video are available at gametime.
 
BOTTOM LINE
• Navy 3, Colgate 1

WON-LOST RECORDS
• Navy improves to 8-4-4 on the year and 2-0-4 in Patriot League play.
• Colgate drops to 4-8-2 and 2-3-1, respectively.

KEY RAIDER INFO
• Pullen notched the first goal of her collegiate career when she riffled a shot past the Mids goalie.
• Cummings closed out the game with four saves

FACTS & FIGURES
• Colgate outshot the Mids 13-11 but the hosts held the advantage on shots on goal at 7-3.
• Colgate posted six corner kicks to the Mids one.
• Throughout the game, Cummings recorded four saves.
• Both teams were issued one yellow card in the contest.
 
FROM THE SOURCE
• Colgate Head Coach Kathy Brawn: (on the game) "We created some great scoring chances and did so many things well. Emily Pullen's free kick goal was certainly a bright spot. At the end of the day, Navy took better advantage of its opportunities and earned the win."

UP NEXT
• The Raiders face another Patriot League foe on Wednesday when they travel to Army.
• Game time is slated for 7 p.m. on Clinton Field.
• Prior to hosting Colgate, Army heads to Loyola on Saturday for a 7 p.m. tilt with the Greyhounds.
• Live stats and video are available at the start.