ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Colgate scored early and often to earn the team's first win of the season.

The Raiders (1-3) got on the scoreboard 90 seconds into the game and added 15 more goals enroute to a 16-6 victory over St. Bonaventure (0-4) at the Tom 80' and Michelle Marra Athletics Field Complex on Saturday afternoon. 

Cara O'Reilly scored a career-high four goals, while Catie Lang and Devon Maillet each added a hat trick to the total. Both Lang's and Maillet's scoring outputs were season highs. Maillet's goals were the first of her career. 

Colgate's first goal was scored by Margaret Noble, the first of the sophomore's career. The Bonnies tied the score at 1-1 six minutes later, but then it was all Raiders as they scored seven of the next eight goals. 

Amelia Cunningham made six saves in net for Colgate and earned her first victory of the season. 

Colgate owned a 5-2 lead at halftime and led 9-4 after the third quarter. The Raiders then poured in seven goals in the final 15 minutes. 

Sarah Harding added a pair of goals to bring her season total to four. Eliza Soutter netted her first two goals on the season, while Grace Bowers scored her first goal of the season. 

O'Reilly's four goals vaulted her into the team lead with seven this season. 

The Raiders dominated the draw controls. Colgate collected 22 of the 24. Bowers's eight and O'Reilly's seven led the charge. 

Colgate put 31 of the 40 total shots on goal and the Raiders' defense held the Bonnies to just 18 shots, 12 of which went on goal. 

FROM THE SOURCE

Head Coach Kathy Taylor

"I was so proud of the team today. They put a hard week of practice to the test and passed with flying colors. It was exciting to have seven different players score and pull away in the fourth quarter with several fast break goals. Our young defense played well and limited goal scoring opportunities, but it was the draw play by Cara O'Reilly , Devon Maillet and Gracie Bowers that set the tone for the victory. Possession is the game so many times and their work on the circle allowed our offense to gain confidence and success that we hope to continue to build on."

UP NEXT

Colgate continues its six-game road swing on Wednesday when they visit Siena on Wednesday. Faceoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Loudonville.