WORCESTER, Mass. – Gillian Murray reeled in the game-winning run in the eighth inning and Kyle Griswold pitched a gem to help Colgate Softball split a doubleheader here Saturday afternoon.
 
Murray's hit handed the Raiders a 2-1 extra innings win, after Colgate's comeback fell just short in the opener 7-4.
 
Griswold had a solid outing in the circle of the nightcap, allowing only five hits and one earned run in eight complete innings.
 
In Game 1, Brigit Ieuter gave up eight hits and five runs, four of which were earned, in her 2.2 innings of work. Megan Carnase then came in for relief, closing out the final 3.1 innings allowing three hits and two runs.
 
Tara Grennan, Lauren La Terra, Holly Geranen, and Murray all notched multiple hits on the day. Grennan reeled in four RBI, while La Terra and Geranen both accounted for two runs each. Murray chipped in an RBI and run during her time in the batters box.
 
One of Grennan's hits was actually a grand slam over the left field fence in the sixth inning of Game 1. But only three runs were credited because Grennan accidentally passed Marisa Dowling, who was the runner on first base at the time. Grennan's hit was officially scored a three-run single because that was the last base she safely touched before the mishap occurred. The hit still pulled Colgate to within 5-4 at the time.
 
The Raiders and Crusaders close out this three-game series with a rubber match Sunday at noon. Live stats will be available at the start.
 
Bottom Line
• Holy Cross 7, Colgate 4 – Game One
• Colgate 2, Holy Cross 1 – 8 innings – Game Two

Won-Lost Records
• Colgate improves to 6-21 overall and 2-6 in Patriot League play.
• Holy Cross shifts to 7-24 and 3-5, respectively.

Key Raider Info
• Murray hit a game-winning single in the nightcap to lift the Raiders in extra innings. The win marked Colgate's second victory in extra frames this season.
• La Terra drilled her fifth double of the year in Game 1. She currently sits second on the team, behind Katie Bushee's seven.
• Griswold improves to 2-7 in the circle, while Ieuter drops to 3-11.
 
Lineup Breakdown
• Game One
   Bushee (CF): 0-for-3
   La Terra (2B): 2-for-3 with 2 runs
   Geranen (3B): 1-for-3 with a run
   Dowling (SS): 0-for-3 with a run
   Grennan (RF): 2-for-3 with 4 RBI
   White (1B/DP): 0-for-3
   Murray (LF): 0-for-3
   Ieuter (P/1B):  1-for-3
   Jorth (C): 0-for-3
 
• Game Two
   Bushee (CF): 0-for-4
   La Terra (2B): 0-for-2 with 2 walks
   Geranen (3B): 1-for-4 with a run
   Dowling (SS): 0-for-3 with a walk
   Grennan (RF): 0-for-4
   Murray (LF): 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run and a walk
   White (C): 1-for-3 with a walk
   Moore  (DP): 0-for-3
      - Ieuter (PH): 0-for-1
   Jorth (1B): 0-for-3

Facts & Figures
• On the afternoon, Colgate compiled 10 hits and six runs.
• Both teams left 11 runners on base throughout the twin bill.
 
Straight From The Source
• Colgate head coach Melissa Finley: (on her thoughts from the day) "It was nice to see us bounce back and win Game 2. It's always a battle with Holy Cross and it came down to who played better defensively. Kyle (Griswold) pitched a great game and we came up with some timely hits, especially Gillian's in the eighth inning."
 
Up Next
• Colgate and Holy Cross meet for one final game Sunday at noon on Freshman Field. This is the rubber match of this three-game series.
• Live stats are available at the start.