SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Colgate Softball recorded a 3-2 victory in Game 2 to earn a doubleheader split with Syracuse here Wednesday afternoon.
 
The Orange took the opener 10-3 but the Raiders rebounded with a strong outing in the nightcap.
 
Junior Katie Bushee finished 5-for-7 with three RBI and a run to lead the Colgate offense. Gillian Murray chipped in three hits, one RBI and a run during her six at bats, while five other Raider student-athletes notched one hit each.
 
Lauren La Terra, the reigning Corvias Patriot League Rookie of the Week, also reeled in a Raider run for her 10th RBI of the season. Meghan Romero and Brigit Ieuter accounted for two of Colgate's runs, while Tara Grennan crossed home plate twice.
 
Ieuter worked seven complete innings in the circle during Game 2, allowing five hits and two earned runs. She struck out two batters in her fourth win of the year.
 
Kyle Griswold was credited with the loss in the opener after giving up six hits and six runs in 4.1 innings. Megan Carnase came in for relief, allowing four hits and four runs during her 1.2 innings of work.
 
Colgate is back in action Saturday when Bucknell comes to town for a three-game series. The two will meet Saturday for a doubleheader before playing the series finale Sunday. Start times for both days are noon on Eaton Street Field. Live stats and video available at the beginning of each game.
 
Bottom Line
• Syracuse 10, Colgate 3 – Game One
• Colgate 3, Syracuse 2 – Game Two

Won-Lost Records
• Colgate shifts to 8-22 overall.
• Syracuse slides to 24-19 on the year

Key Raider Info
• Bushee led the team with five hits, three RBI and one run.
• Ieuter got back into the win column after pitching her sixth complete game
• Bushee and Pami White recorded both of Colgate's extra base hits on the day. Each posted a double.
 
Lineup Breakdown
• Game One
   Bushee (CF): 2-for-4 with a run
   Geranen (3B): 1-for-3
   La Terra (SS): 1-for-3 with an RBI
   White (C): 1-for-3
   Grennan (RF): 1-for-3 with a run
   Romero (2B): 0-for-2
   Murray (LF): 2-for-3 with an RBI and run
   Daly (DP): 0-for-3
   Jorth (1B): 0-for-1 with a walk
 
Lineup Breakdown
• Game Two
   Bushee (CF): 3-for-3 with 3 RBI and a walk
   Geranen (3B): 0-for-3
   La Terra (SS): 0-for-3 with a walk
   White (DP): 0-for-3
   Grennan (RF): 0-for-2 with a run and walk
   Romero (1B): 1-for-3 with a run
   Murray (LF): 1-for-3
   Gadiano (2B): 0-for-3
   Ieuter (P): 0-for-2 with a run

Facts & Figures
• Colgate posted 13 hits throughout the twin bill, including eight in Game 1 alone. The Raiders also finished with six runs.
• Colgate stranded 10 runners on base, while Syracuse left nine.
 
Straight From The Source
• Colgate head coach Melissa Finley: (on her thoughts from the day) "We jumped out to a great start in Game 1. I liked our aggressiveness but they came up with a big hit to change the momentum and we couldn't get it back.
 
"In the second game, we played some of the best defense I have seen all year. Brigit (Ieuter) pitched a great game and Katie Bushee came up clutch for us with her double that brought in all three runs. It was a solid team win all around."
 
Up Next
• Colgate next welcomes Bucknell this Saturday and Sunday for a three-game Patriot League series. The Raiders and Bison will meet Saturday for a doubleheader followed by a single game Sunday. Game times for both days are noon on Eaton Street Field.
• Live stats and video are available at the start of all contests.