ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Navy's Jennifer Coleman led all scorers with 16 points and the Mids snapped a five-game losing streak with a 67-52 triumph over Colgate.
 
Coleman pocketed five steals and Navy as a team came up with 15 steals to thwart many Colgate comeback attempts. The Mids entered the game leading the Patriot League in steals at 11.3.
 
Navy forced the Raiders into a season-high 24 turnovers. Colgate had 21 miscues against the Mids during last month's home loss, and those two turnover totals are the most by the Raiders in conference play this season.
 
Rachel Thompson and Summer King were the Colgate scoring leaders with 12 apiece.
 
The Raiders led 13-7 early but Navy scored nine of the last 11 points to end the first quarter and lead 16-15. Colgate's King scored on a layup to begin the second quarter but Morgan Taylor's jumper began a 9-0 Mids run and they never trailed again.
 
It was 38-26 Navy at halftime.
 
Two quick baskets to open the second half and Navy held its largest lead at 42-26. Colgate got within eight on three occasions the rest of the way but no closer.
 
Bottom Line
• Navy 67, Colgate 52
 
Won-Lost Records
• Colgate is now 9-12 overall and 5-6 in the Patriot League, tied with Holy Cross for fifth place and one game ahead of Navy.
• Navy is now 9-12 and 4-7.
 
Stats of the Game
• King's scoring total was her best since she scored 13 at Niagara in late December.
• King blocked two shots and with 79 career blocks is tied for eighth on the Colgate career list. Mylah Chandler is one behind at 78.
• Thompson posted five steals to miss her career high by one...
• Navy's Coleman had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds to go with her five steals.
• The Mids placed four scorers in double figures.
 
From the Source
• Head Coach Bill Cleary (On the game) "We didn't play hard at all after the first quarter. Our passing was poor, our defense was nonexistent and we aren't following what we are coached to do. We just weren't disciplined enough, and you can't win games against a team like Navy not playing disciplined basketball.
 
"We will get after it in practice and be ready to go Wednesday night against Boston University."
 
Gate Grab Bag
• Attendance at Alumni Hall was 609.
 
Up Next
• Colgate is has a big home date Wednesday against Boston University.
• The third-place Terriers are 7-4 in the Patriot League and 11-10 overall after Saturday's 52-48 road win at Lehigh. Colgate rallied past Boston University 81-72 last month in Boston.
• Tip time is 7 p.m. from Cotterell Court, with the Patriot League Network and WKXZ-FM carrying all the action.