PRINCETON, N.J. – Rookie Lauren Wildfang found the back of the net on Friday night but it wasn't enough to spark a Colgate women's hockey victory.
 
The Raiders ultimately dropped the contest 4-1 to host Princeton.
 
The Tigers earned the game's first goal midway through the first period.
 
They then made it 2-0 nearly five minutes into the second frame when Morgan Sly recorded a goal but Wildfang's tally a little under two minutes later cut into Princeton's lead.
 
Melissa Kueber and Hannah Rastrick started the play by working the puck around Colgate's offensive zone. Kueber shifted the puck to Rastrick, who collected it and found Wildfang to make it a 2-1 game.

Five minutes into the third period, however, Colgate was called for hooking, which awarded the Tigers a man-up advantage. Princeton was able to convert on the power play to increase its edge to 3-1.
 
Despite some solid chances from the Raiders in the final minutes, an empty net goal late in the game ultimately secured the Tigers the victory.
 
The Raiders are back on the ice Saturday at No. 5 Quinnipiac. That game is slated for a 4 p.m. start
 
Bottom Line
• Princeton 4, Colgate 1

Won-Lost Records
• Princeton improves to 12-10-2 overall and 10-6-1 in ECAC Hockey play
• Colgate dips to 7-21-1 and 4-12-1, respectively.  
 
Facts & Figures
• The Tigers slightly outshot the Raiders 28-22 and each team recorded a period with double-digit shots.
• Princeton went 1-for-4 on the power play, while the Raiders went scoreless at 0-for-3.
• Wildfang grabbed her third career marker, while Rastrick and Kueber notched their sixth and 23rd career assist, respectively.
• Five Raiders recorded three shots each in Kueber, Megan Sullivan, Breanne Wilson-Bennett, Kayla Haus, and Wildfang.
• Ashlynne Rando posted 24 stops throughout the game and her season total number now sits at 598.
• The Tigers saw Morgan Sly post two goals in the game, including the game-winner. Molly Contini and Jaimie McDonell also notched goals in the game for Princeton.

How It Happened
• Princeton took the early 1-0 edge midway through the opening period.
• The Tigers made it 2-0 five minutes in the second frame but Colgate cut into the lead nearly two minutes later.
• Rastrick and Kueber moved the puck around Colgate's offensive zone before finding the stick of Wildfang for the tally.
• Colgate then had two power play opportunities in the remaining minutes of the middle period but were unable to find the back of the net.
• Princeton then added its third goal with 15 minutes remaining in the third period
• Despite some solid chances for the Raiders a few minutes later, an empty net goal by the hosts ultimately secured them the victory.
 
Straight From The Source
• Head coach Greg Fargo (on his overall thoughts from the game): "It was a hard-fought game from both teams tonight. Princeton did a good job of shutting down quality chances. We had to really work for everything we got. (Kimberly) Newell made a few saves for Princeton that could have changed the game our way."

"We've got to look forward. Quinnipiac is ahead and a team that is tough to play against, especially in their own building. We've got to have a short memory and rebound quickly on Saturday."

Up Next
• The Raiders are back on the road Saturday at No. 5 Quinnipiac.
• Colgate is set to take on the Bobcats at 4 p.m. in another ECAC Hockey showdown.