HAMILTON – Nora Mulroy scored for the second time in as many matches but two second half goals by Saint Louis proved to be the difference as the Billikens defeated the Raiders 3-1 in the Colgate Classic finale Monday at Tyler's Field. 

Both squads took four shots and knocked in one goal each in a tightly contested opening 35 minutes of action. Carly Kissinger opened the scoring for Saint Louis just over 13 minutes into the contest on a fast break opportunity. It was the first goal the Raiders had allowed in the first half this season. Kissinger raced in towards the Raiders goal line and drifted a shot into the right corner of the cage to give the Billikens a 1-0 advantage.

Mulroy drew Colgate even with her second goal of the season at the 22-minute mark on the opening stanza. From the sideline near midfield, Olivia Krogermeier stretched a long pass through traffic and it found Mulroy near the top of the shooting circle, where she turned and fired a high shot bar down to level the match at 1-1.

The Raiders were poised for more in the waning minutes of the half after Saint Louis committed three green cards over a two-minute span. With Colgate on the attack, Mulroy nearly notched her second goal of the match after beating the keeper and finding an open shooting lane. From the opposite side of the cage, Molly Feid raced across to make a strong defensive save and clear the threat. 

Colgate had its chances with the offensive advantage, but Saint Louis successfully killed off the cautions and reached halftime with the score still deadlocked at 1-1.

The Billikens defensive stand provided momentum coming out of the break, as Saint Louis outshot the Raiders 9-3 over the final 35 minutes. Saint Louis pressured quickly out of the gates and was awarded three penalty corners within the first six minutes of the final frame. On the third attempt, Emily Wastell put Saint Louis back in front 2-1 with a goal from straight away.

Mulroy was inches away from tying the match late when a long outlet pass reached Carter Leahy near the corner beyond the defensive back line. Leahy delivered a quick pass in front of the cage and Mulroy connected on the one-timer shot, but it rattled off the post and Saint Louis was able to clear.

Wastell struck again with an insurance goal with less than five minute remaining in regulation and Saint Louis went on to win by a final score of 3-1.

Bottom Line
• Saint Louis 3, Colgate 1
 
Win-Loss Records
• Colgate fell to 2-1
• Saint Louis improved to 2-1

Key Raider Info
• Colgate issued seven shots in the contest
• Mulroy led the Raiders with three shots and two on goal.
• Anna Unger finished with a season- and career-high six saves.
• Five of Unger's saves came in the second half. 
 • Mulroy's goal was the first tally in the first half for the Raiders this season.

Facts and Figures
• Saint Louis held a 13-7 advantage in shots, including a 9-3 edge on goal.
• Penalty corners finished 9-4 in favor of Saint Louis.

From the Source
Colgate head coach April Cornell: We just didn't make enough plays today. We were forcing the issue, especially when we had the advantage offensively late in the first half. Give credit to Saint Louis, they played very well today and capitalized on their opportunities. Ultimately, I am very proud of our team for showing their resilience through a busy stretch. At the end of the day, we are 2-1 and there is a lot we can learn from. We made some great strides this weekend and we will aim to get back on track next weekend at Albany.

Gate Grab Bag
• Attendance at Tyler's Field was 279.
 
Up Next
• Colgate will hit the road for the first time of the young season to face No. 21 Albany at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The Great Danes are coming off a 1-0 loss to No. 11 Syracuse on Saturday.