BALTIMORE - Colgate netted three goals and kept a clean sheet as they rolled to a 3-0 win on the road over Loyola on Saturday afternoon at Ridley Athletic Complex.
COACH HOKANSON'S COMMENTS
"Complete performance today from the group, I couldn't be more proud. Loyola has proven to be a difficult team to break down this season so it was important for us to force the issue early in the game. Happy to finally score early and be able to dictate the tempo of the game from the front foot, I thought it changed the complexion of the game. Great finishes from both Ari and Anna to put us ahead before the break. I just felt the team played with courage and composure today, and defended hard weathering some of the challenging pictures Loyola can present with their movement. We're excited by the result and will enjoy it before we set our sights on another critical match at home against Bucknell."
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half commenced with Colgate University establishing an early lead, as Ari Bezanson scored in the 8th minute. Colgate continued to apply pressure, with multiple shots saved by the Greyhounds' goalkeeper, Hannah Goetzer.Â
In the 26th minute, Anna Keeling extended the lead for Colgate, assisted by Bezanson and Ana Schremp. Ella Poppinga made crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet, repelling attempts by the Greyhounds. The half closed with Colgate holding a 2-0 advantage.
The second half saw Colgate secure its position with a decisive play. In the 71st minute, Josie Tunney found the back of the net with assists from Cate Childers and Jade Vieira, extending Colgate's lead. The Greyhounds tried to respond with attempts from Malia Tarazon and Savannah Manset, but Poppinga's save and defensive efforts kept them scoreless. The half concluded with Colgate maintaining a 3-0 advantage, sealing a confident victory.
GAME NOTES
- Colgate clinched a postseason berth with 16 Patriot League points and two games remaining in the regular season. The Raiders will make their 31st appearance in the postseason tournament which is the most in the Patriot League.
- Josie Tunney picked up her third goal in the last two games.
- Ari Bezanson scored her fifth goal of the season and 28th of her career.
- Anna Keeling scored the first goal of her career.
- The Raiders have won three straight matches and are unbeaten in eight of their last nine.
UP NEXT
The Raiders (8-4-4, 5-1-1 Patriot) return to Hamilton as they host Bucknell in the final regular season home match of the season. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. next Saturday.
