ITHACA, N.Y.— Two first half goals led No. 19 Cornell over Colgate in a nonconference matchup on Tuesday.
 
The Big Red pulled ahead in just the second minute of the game when Tyler Bagley slotted one into the goal.
 
Cornell had a chance to double its lead in the 18^th minute when they were awarded a penalty kick, but the shot hit off the post.
 
The Raiders first chance came in the 29^th minute on a shot off a free kick by Mason Pahule that was saved by Cornell's goalkeeper.
 
In the 38^th minute the Big Red tacked on another goal when Jonah Kagen found the back of the net.
 
Nick Gerlach saw lots of action in the second as he denied Cornell multiple times , keeping Colgate within two.
 
Gerlach had five saves in the second half and nine total in the game.
 
Max Edlestein had two shots in the last six minutes of the game but was unable to capitalize on either chance.

FROM THE SOURCE
Head Coach Erik Ronning

"We did not begin the game as we had hoped, and dug ourselves an early hole but recovered well, grew into the game, and competed at a high level.

We are all disappointed with the loss but I am pleased with so many areas. Nick was terrific in goal, our center back pairing is coming together, our shape and organization has been quality. Although we are having difficulty scoring we are creating goal scoring chances.

I know the results have not shown it, but we are getting better every day. If we continue on this upward trend, battle like we have, and find the back of the net, great things are on the horizon." 
 
 
UP NEXT
Colgate heads to Boston University on Saturday for a 5 p.m. Patriot League matchup.