EASTON, Pa. – Colgate continued its strong Patriot League play with a 7-0 shutout over Lafayette here Saturday.
 
Brigit Ieuter had an impressive time in the circle pitching a complete game to shift her season total to 6-2. The junior allowed just three hits during the game, while fanning one batter.
 
Mariel Schlaefer, Katie Bushee and Kate Zucker all posted two hits in their three at bats to lead the Raiders. Bushee and Zucker recorded two runs, while Schlaefer accounted for one. Schlaefer and Zucker also reeled in three and one RBI, respectively.
 
Colgate took the early 1-0 edge after the first and then added three more runs in the second inning to take a 4-0 lead.
 
Three more runs in the sixth inning, sparked by a double from Zucker and home run by Schlaefer, ultimately secured Colgate its 10th victory of the year.
 
The Raiders posted eight hits throughout the game and five RBIs.
 
These two teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday beginning at noon.
 
Bottom Line
• Colgate 7, Lafayette 0

Won-Lost Records
• Colgate improves to 10-10 overall, while shifting to 6-1 in Patriot League play
• Lafayette drops to 3-23 and 1-6, respectively.

Key Raider Info
• Ieuter shifts to 6-2 on the year and trims her earned-run average to 2.03.
• In the circle Ieuter pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits.
• Bushee, Schlaefer and Zucker all went 2-for-3, while Bushee and Zucker accounted for two runs and Schlaefer one.
• Holly Geranen and Zucker each earned a double to go along with Schlaefer's triple and home run.
• Bushee and Marisa Dowling tallied stolen bases as well.

Facts & Figures
• Colgate posted seven runs and eight hits throughout the game.
• The Raiders also registered five RBIs and three walks, while leaving five student-athletes on base.  
• Ieuter earned the win after pitching seven complete innings giving up just three hits. She struck out one batter, while walking only one as well.
 
Lafayette's Numbers
• Three Leopard players went 1-for-3 on the day in Kelly Lallis, Rebecca Dvorak and Miranda Skurla.
• Lafayette also stranded four base runners.
• In the circle it was Lindsey Cherry and Bryn Gomick combing for six innings.
• Cherry got the start and pitched two innings allowing four hits and four runs, two of which were earned. Gomick came in for relief giving up four hits and three runs during her four innings of work.
 
How It Happen
• Colgate took the early 1-0 edge after Bushee started the innings with a walk.
• She stole second before Schlaefer tripled to center field to score her for the game's first run.
• In the second inning Zucker sparked a one-out rally. She singled up the middle to get a runner on base. Bushee then single to right field, advancing Zucker to second. On the ensuing play, Schlaefer walked to load the bases. During the next at bat, Dowling reached on an error, which allowed Zucker and Bushee to touch home. On that same play, Schlaefer shifted to third and Dowling advanced to second. Tara Grennan then reached on a fielder's choice as Lafayette tagged Schlaefer out at home. Dowling moved up to third during the play as well. On the next at bat, Grennan tried to steal second to give Dowling enough time to tag home. The play worked as Dowling crossed home plate giving Colgate the 4-0 advantage.
• The Raiders added three more runs in the sixth inning, which ultimately secured them the victory. Ieuter started the inning with a single down the left field line. Pinch hitter Alessandra Moore grounded out to shift Ieuter over to second before a Zucker double scored the junior. After Lafyette tallied its second out of the inning, Schlaefer drilled her second long ball of the year to bring in two more Raider runs.

Straight From The Source
• Colgate head coach Melissa Finley: (on her thoughts from the day) "We saw some great offensive production today and had a lot of quality at bats. We had some clutch hitting from Mariel Schlaefer and Marisa Dowling today and a lot of others chipped in as well. Katie Bushee did a great job of getting on base so we could make things happen and Kate Zucker also had a great day at the plate. It was good to see us score early and then continue to press for more."

"Defensively we had a very clean day behind Brigiit (Ieuter's) shutout performance and won the little battles throughout the game."

"Overall it was a great team win but we don't get much rest. We know we have to show up ready for another battle tomorrow."

Up Next
• The Raiders and Leopards are set to play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at noon.  
• Live stats are available at the start of both games.