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Winner Colgate Colg 9-5,4-0 Patriot
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Binghamton Bingha 5-10,0-1 America East
Winner
Colgate Colg
9-5,4-0 Patriot
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Final
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Binghamton Bingha
5-10,0-1 America East
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Team 1 2 3 4 F
Colgate Colg 20 25 25 25 (3)
Binghamton Bingha 25 22 18 21 (1)
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Game Recap: Volleyball | | Ashley Hudak

Raiders Pick Up Road Win at Binghamton

The Raiders dropped the first set but claimed the next three to top the Bearcats

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Colgate stumped Binghamton in four sets, 3–1, at the Events Center. The Raiders secured the victory with a strong blocking performance, tallying 14 total blocks compared to the Bearcats' 7. The squad also capitalized on six service aces to maintain its edge throughout the match.

COACH BAKER'S COMMENTS
"While it certainly wasn't our best match, we found a way to win in a midweek match.  Binghamton is a scrappy team who plays hard and stresses us.  I felt our defense was the difference maker in the match which has been lacking a bit of late.  We have a big league weekend ahead of us."

HOW IT HAPPENED
Set 1 (Binghamton 25, Colgate 20)
  • Colgate took an early 3-0 lead with two kills from Milan Bayless and a service ace by Deren Cukur.  
  • The Bearcats responded with a series of plays, including a service ace and multiple kills, to level the score at 5–5.  
  • Binghamton maintained momentum through a crucial stretch, taking a 10-7 lead.  
  • Tiana Owens kept the Raiders in the game with three crucial kills, but the Bearcats closed the set 25–20 with consecutive kills.
Set 2 (Colgate 25, Binghamton 22)  
  • Binghamton took an early 3–0 lead, with Viktoria Dimitrova contributing a kill.  
  • Colgate responded with a service ace from Owens, leveling the score at 3–3.  
  • Jordyn Moore's kill initiated a run, putting the Raiders ahead 12–10 with back-to-back service aces from Owens.  
  • Maddie Rudolph sealed the set for the Raiders at 25–22 with a decisive kill, following a series of attack errors by the Bearcats.
Set 3 (Colgate 25, Binghamton 18)
  • Colgate took an early lead with a series of kills, including contributions from Owens and Moore, bringing the score to 5–2.  
  • The Bearcats responded with a service ace, closing the gap to 9–6.  
  • A mid-set surge by Colgate saw Bayless and Owens each add kills, extending the advantage to 20–12.  
  • The Raiders sealed the set 25–18 with a decisive kill from Lal Akin, overcoming the Bearcats' late rally attempts.
Set 4 (Colgate 25, Binghamton 21)
  • Colgate opened with a commanding 8-0 run, bolstered by kills from Moore and Bayless.  
  • Owens contributed with consistent serves, while Ava Schabes facilitated with multiple assists.  
  • Binghamton narrowed the gap to 21-19, with the Bearcats' outside hitters finding success at the net.  
  • The Raiders sealed the set 25-21, with Owens delivering the final kill.

GAME NOTES
  • Rudolph contributed with seven kills and eight total blocks. 
  • Schabes recorded 23 assists and added eight digs. 
  • Leading the team with 12 kills, Bayless also added five block assists. 
  • Tiana Owens finished with 17.5 points from  14 kills and three service aces, the highest on the team.

UP NEXT
The Raiders are on a seven game win streak and improved their overall record to 9–5 and conference standing remaining at 4–0. Colgate hosts Army on Saturday and Holy Cross on Sunday as the team welcomes back the alumni for the home court matches. 
 
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