WORCESTER, Mass. – Kyle Griswold pitched another ace in the circle for Colgate Softball to help the Raiders take the weekend series with Holy Cross.
 
Griswold allowed just five hits in seven complete innings, as Colgate went on to defeat the Crusaders 2-0. This marked the second time this season the Raiders blanked their opponent.
 
Katie Bushee led the way, going 2-for-3 and accounting for both of Colgate's runs. Holly Geranen recorded the Raiders' two RBI on the day, including converting on a suicide squeeze in the top of the seventh inning.
 
Tara Grennan and Alex Gadiano also posted hits on the day.
 
Colgate next faces rival Syracuse on Wednesday for an out-of-conference doubleheader. The twin bill is set to start at 3 p.m. at Skytop Softball Stadium. Live stats and video will be available at the start.
 
Bottom Line
• Colgate 2, Holy Cross 0

Won-Lost Records
• Colgate improves to 7-21 overall and 3-5 in Patriot League play.
• Holy Cross shifts to 7-25 and 3-6, respectively.

Key Raider Info
• Griswold moves to 3-7 on the year after giving up just five hits in seven scoreless innings.
• Bushee accounted for all of Colgate's runs, while Geranen reeled in both RBI.
• The Raiders finished with three stolen bases, led by Bushee's two.
 
Lineup Breakdown
   Bushee (CF): 2-for-3 with 2 runs
   La Terra (2B): 0-for-2
   Geranen (3B): 0-for-1 with 2 RBI and a walk
   Dowling (SS): 0-for-4
   Grennan (RF): 1-for-3
   White (C): 0-for-1 with 2 walks
   Murray (LF): 0-for-2
   Gadiano (DP): 1-for-3
   Jorth (1B): 0-for-1 with 2 walks

Facts & Figures
• The Raiders earned four hits and two runs in the win.
• Colgate stranded five baserunners, while Holy Cross left eight on board.
 
Straight From The Source
• Colgate head coach Melissa Finley: (on her thoughts from the day) "We had another outstanding performance on the mound from Kyle (Griswold) and we were able to produce some runs with good situational hitting. We had some tough plays early on when we had an opportunity to break the game open but we did enough to secure the victory."
 
Up Next
• Colgate and Syracuse meet up in an out-of-conference doubleheader on Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m. Both contests are slated for Syracuse's Skytop Softball Stadium.
• Live stats and video are available at the start.