ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Three goals from
Molly Krestinski and 10 saves by
Catie Lang weren't enough for Colgate to overcome No. 24 Navy's big second half in a 15-10 loss Saturday afternoon.
The game was tied 4-4 after one quarter and it was a one-goal Navy lead at halftime 9-8 but the Mids outscored the Raiders 6-2 in the second half to pull away.
Colgate dropped to 2-8 overall and 1-3 in Patriot League play while Navy ran its winning streak to eight, improving to 10-2 on the season and 4-0 in League.
Colgate scored two quick goals to take the early lead after Navy opened the scoring. Krestinski fired a low free-position shot past the Mids keeper before Kyra Lucey found Sarah Marcovici for the one-timer 19 seconds later to give the Raiders their first advantage, 2-1.
Navy scored two unanswered to go back on top and the teams went back and forth through the remainder of the term. Krestinski deposited her second goal before Lucey beat the keeper to send the game to the second quarter tied at 4-4.
Neither side led by more than one goal until Navy opened the second quarter with a 5-0 spurt. Krestinski's hat-trick goal sparked a 4-0 countering surge for the Raiders, who closed within 9-8 at halftime. Caroline Panzirer, Lauren Thompson, and Kait Henning also scored during the run.
Navy embarked on the first run of the second half, using a 3-0 surge to build a 12-8 advantage with 11:31 remaining in the third quarter. Marcovici's second marker of the day ended the streak but the Midshipmen tacked on another down the stretch to lead 13-9 through three quarters.
Devon Maillet found the back of the net in the fourth quarter but Navy scored the game's final two goals to secure the 15-10 decision.
FROM THE SOURCE
Head Coach Kathy Taylor
"While our desire is always to win the games we play, we are evolving as a group. I am proud of the grit we continue to show against tough opponents like Navy. With a continued focus on our growth mindset, I believe we are becoming a team that will turn these battles into wins in the future."
NOTES
- Molly Krestinski led the Raiders with three goals for her second hat trick of the season.
- Kyra Lucey paced Colgate with four points by way of a goal and three assists.
- Shots finished 37-27 in favor of Navy, and the Mids held a 25-20 edge in shots on frame.
- Catie Lang recorded her first collegiate start in goal and finished with 10 saves.
- Colgate topped Navy in draw controls 18-11 led by six from Cara O'Reilly.
UP NEXT
Colgate (2-8, 1-3 Patriot) is back home next Saturday to host Loyola at noon.
