ALBANY – Ella Corbett scored her first career goal as the Colgate field hockey team fell 5-1 at UAlbany in its season opener. 

The Great Danes jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead just three minutes into the game. 

UAlbany tacked on two more goals in the first eight minutes of the second quarter to take a 3-0 lead. 

A quick goal to begin the third quarter made it a four-goal game, although, the Raiders still put up a strong performance in the second half, outshooting the Great Danes 8-7. 

With 15 seconds remaining in the game and the score 5-0, Colgate was awarded a penalty corner. Ella Murphy fired three consecutive shots, the first one was saved, the second hit the post and third was also saved. Corbett gained control of the rebound and was able to find the back of the goal from her shot in close.

Anna Unger had six saves on the day for the Raiders. 

From the Source
Head Coach April Cornell
"It was an exciting opening game, our team is always hyped to play in-state rivals Albany. We had a slow start and could have played a more uptempo game on the first half which Albany was able to capitalize on some quick counter attacks. I am happy to see our team make adjustments and continue to fight in the second half to get on the board. There is a lot to learn from this game that we will take into our upcoming match against Rider."

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Colgate will host its home opener on Sunday as the face off against Rider at noon on Tyler's Field.