ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Colgate jumped out to a 2-0 lead over Navy, but the Midshipmen's offensive persistence allowed them to reverse sweep the Raiders and secure a 3-2 victory Saturday afternoon.
The Raiders edged Navy in sets one and two, 25-23 and 25-22, respectively, before the Mids rallied to win three straight sets, 25-22, 25-19 and 15-12.
Coach Baker's Comments
"Obviously, it's not the result we wanted after gutting out the first two sets. We looked a bit lethargic and sloppy as the match progressed. I felt our inexperience showed up, and Navy took advantage of some defensive breakdowns. This league will punish you for lack of discipline, and that's what happened today.
"We are excited to be home for the next five straight matches and get the chance to play in front of our fans. There is still a lot of season left, and I'm looking forward to seeing what we are made of."
Set 1 | Colgate 25, Navy 23
- Colgate's offense came out strong as the Raiders recorded five kills while capitalizing on Navy's attacking errors to build an 8-2 lead.
- Navy found its offensive rhythm, including a seven-point run to take a 14-11 lead.
- The Mids extended their advantage to 21-15, highlighted by three service aces.
- The Raiders dominated the remainder of the set, outscoring Navy 10-2. Five kills, including two from Jordyn Moore, and two service aces helped Colgate prevail in the opening set, 25-23.
Set 2 | Colgate 25, Navy 22
- Mirroring the opening set, Colgate jumped out to a 7-4 lead, with Tiana Owens accounting for five points on kills.
- Navy tied the set at 9-9, but a pair of service aces from Ava Schabes and kills from Stella Labrecque and Morgan Reese helped Colgate build a 17-11 advantage.
- The Mids rallied to tie the score once more at 21-21.
- Kills from Aubrey Anders and Moore helped seal the second set for Colgate, 25-22.
Set 3 | Navy 25, Colgate 22
- For the first time in the match, Navy took an early lead, going ahead 11-6.
- Four kills helped Colgate pull within one point at 13-12.
- Navy responded by becoming the first team to reach 20 points, maintaining a 20-16 lead.
- In a back-and-forth finish, Navy delivered the decisive kill to win the set 25-22, keeping the match alive with Colgate leading 2-1.
Set 4 | Navy 25, Colgate 19
- Both teams traded scoring runs, with each recording four consecutive points as Colgate held a narrow 5-4 lead.
- The Mids strung together several scoring runs, including four consecutive points late in the set, to build a commanding 19-12 advantage.
- A block by Nina Gannon and Owens, along with four Raider kills, helped Colgate cut the deficit to 21-17.
- The teams traded pairs of points before Navy secured the set, 25-19, forcing a fifth and deciding set.
Set 5 | Navy 15, Colgate 12
- Navy opened the set with a 3-0 lead, but Colgate quickly responded.
- Owens helped Colgate take its first lead of the set, accounting for five points during a six-point stretch with three kills and two service aces to give the Raiders an 8-6 advantage.
- The Mids responded with a 6-1 run to take a 12-9 lead before closing out the match with a 15-12 victory.
Notes
- Owens recorded her second 20-plus-kill performance of the season and extended her streak of double-digit kills to four consecutive matches.
- Three Raiders finished with double-digit kills: Owens (20), Reese (13) and Moore (12).
- Gannon earned the start at middle blocker and recorded a career-high seven blocks, including one solo block and six block assists.
- Schabes and Reagan Knipling split setting duties, combining for 44 assists.
Up Next
Colgate returns to Cotterell Court for a five-match homestand, beginning with Binghamton, the Raiders' final nonconference opponent of the season, on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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