HAMILTON – Colgate scored the first six goals of the game to take control early and never look back as it cruised to a 12-6 victory over Siena Saturday at Tyler's Field.
 
Despite playing under snowy and chilly conditions, the Raiders came out red hot, notching the first six goals of the contest on their way to building a commanding 7-1 lead at the break.
 
Colgate tallied the first two goals of the second half to take its largest lead of the game, 9-1, before Siena responded with three of the next four goals to trim the Raider margin to 10-4 midway through the final frame.
 
The Saints would get no closer, however, as the two sides traded goals the rest of the way to give Colgate its first victory of the season.
 
Bottom Line
Colgate 12, Siena 6
 
Won-Lost Records
- Colgate evened its season mark at 1-1 with the six-goal victory over the Saints.
- Siena saw its record drop to 0-2 to open the 2015 season.
 
Turning Point
- Colgate never trailed in the contest, netting the first six goals of the contest to take a commanding lead.
- The Raiders benefitted from a balanced attack during their opening salvo with five different players finding the back of the net. Sophomore Isabel Kreitler was only player to notch multiple goals during the spurt, accounting for the fourth and fifth Colgate tallies.
- The Raiders also profited from solid goaltending as senior Jennie Berglin turned aside the first seven Siena shots that were fired on goal in the game.
 
Key Raider Info
- Four players tallied two goals apiece for the Raiders. Kreitler, junior Lauren Gorajek and freshmen Haley O'Hanlon and Natalie Washuta all found the back of the net twice during the contest.
- The two goals by Washuta were the first of her collegiate career.
- Berglin recorded double-digit saves in a game for the 11th time in her career and tie time this season as she finished with 12 stops.
- Senior Rachel Siciliano led Colgate with four ground balls and also paced the team with three caused turnovers.
- Sophomore Mallorie O'Brien tallied a team-best three draw controls.
 
Inside The Box Score
- Colgate held a 27-24 shot advantage in the contest. The Raiders posted a 17-13 edge in the first half while the Saints held a slim 11-10 margin in the second.
- Siena posted a 12-8 margin in draw controls. The Saints turned in a 6-3 edge in the first half and a 6-5 margin in the second frame.
- Both teams were nearly flawless on clear attempts as Colgate was 14-of-15 while Siena was 13-of-14.
- Senior Megan Ark led the Raiders with six shot attempts while Erin Mossop paced all players with seven tries.

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Up Next
- Colgate takes to the road for the first time this season March 1 when it travels to in-state foe Columbia for non-conference contest. Opening draw is slated for noon.