TROY, N.Y. - The Raiders used a three-goal second frame to overcome an early RPI goal and earn a 5-2 win at Houston Field House on Friday.
COACH DECOSSE'S COMMENTS
"It was a great team effort this evening. We remained disciplined to our game and did not relent. Can't think about it too long as we have a tough ECAC matchup tomorrow."
HOW IT HAPPENED
Despite numerous attempts in the opening period, including shots from Jaimee Spring and Emma Pais, Reese Keating of Rensselaer consistently made saves, keeping Colgate off the scoreboard.
Midway through the period, Colgate faced defensive pressure as the Engineers capitalized on a power play opportunity. Kendal Davidson of Rensselaer scored with an assist from Naomi Forand, giving the home team a one-goal advantage.
As the period concluded, Colgate sustained their attack with efforts from Elyssa Biederman and Alexis Petford but were unable to break through the opposing defense. The period ended with the Engineers leading 1-0.
Emma Beauchamp opened the second period with a goal for Colgate at 17:07, assisted by Sydney Sawyer, tying the game at one apiece. Colgate capitalized again on a power play when Pais scored, assisted by Biederman and Taylor Senecal, putting the Raiders ahead 2-1.
Rensselaer answered back with a goal from Davidson at 7:01, leveling the score at 2-2. However, Colgate quickly responded with Ava Wood's goal, assisted by Madeline Palumbo and Sawyer, reclaiming the lead at 3-2. The period concluded with Colgate maintaining their one-goal advantage.
Colgate began the third period with strong offensive pressure, highlighted by Dorothy Copetti's unassisted goal at 16:17, extending their lead. Despite the Engineers' attempts to respond, Farah Walker made multiple crucial saves to maintain Colgate's advantage.
Later in the period, Alexia Aubin capitalized on an assist from Spring to further increase Colgate's lead at 5:17, solidifying their position. Rensselaer continued to press offensively but was unable to break through Colgate's defense, with Walker denying several key shots. The period concluded with Colgate firmly ahead, securing a 5-2 victory.
GAME NOTES
- Emma Pais' second period goal was her 50th career goal.
- Farah Walker made 14 saves in net to earn her second win of the season.
- Colgate's three-goal second period was the sixth time this season the team has scored three goals in the same frame.
- The Raiders scored five goals from five different goalscorers for the third time this season.
UP NEXT
Colgate (7-7-1, 3-3-1 ECAC) heads to Union to take on the Garnet Chargers on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.
