HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate's 40-point second half helped the Raiders overcome a 16-point deficit and force overtime against Boston U. The Terriers jumped ahead early in overtime and secured a 77-70 victory.

Multiple Raiders stepped up in the third quarter, boosting Colgate's offensive momentum. Late in the period, Laila Hankerson sparked hope for the Raiders. In a two-minute span, she played lockdown defense with two steals, scored three points from the free-throw line and grabbed a rebound.

Hankerson's efforts helped Colgate cut the deficit to five entering the fourth quarter, trailing 48-43. In the fourth, the Raiders used an 8-0 run to take their second lead of the game. Ella Meabon and Madison Schiller each knocked down a 3-pointer, and Grace Klag added a basket in the paint.

Colgate shot 42.8% from the field in the second half (12 of 28), completing the comeback to force overtime. Despite the rally, Boston U. outscored the Raiders 12-5 in overtime to seal the 77-70 win.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Boston U. took an early lead, scoring five quick points to open the game. Meabon answered with a 3-pointer, followed by another from Schiller to give Colgate a 6-5 edge.

The Terriers' hot perimeter shooting helped them go 5-of-10 from beyond the arc in the first quarter, building a substantial lead. Taye Matthews added a layup, but Boston U. led 17-8 entering the second quarter.

A high-scoring second quarter saw Boston U. outscore Colgate 22-17. The Terriers converted 9-of-13 field-goal attempts, including two more 3-pointers.

Despite the Terriers' scoring surge, Meabon and Schiller combined for 13 of Colgate's 17 points in the quarter. Klag and Matthews each added a pair of free throws, but the Raiders trailed 39-25 at halftime.

Coming out of the break, Colgate adjusted its game plan and did not allow another Boston U. 3-pointer for the remainder of the game.

The Raiders found their rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring the Terriers 19-8. Colgate forced eight turnovers and put together four separate runs of four or more unanswered points.

Hankerson closed the final two minutes of the quarter by forcing two turnovers, scoring three points and grabbing a rebound, helping Colgate trim the deficit to 48-43 entering the fourth.

In a tightly contested fourth quarter, the teams battled to a 65-65 tie. Hankerson opened the scoring with a layup. Boston U. responded with a jumper to give the Terriers a 50-45 lead. Schiller and Meabon each knocked down a 3-pointer, allowing Colgate to briefly take a 53-52 advantage.

With four seconds remaining, Boston U.'s Bella McLaughlin tied the game at 65-65 with a layup.

Overtime featured three quick lead changes before Boston U. took a 70-69 lead and held on. The Terriers sealed the 77-70 victory with strong free-throw shooting down the stretch.
 
NOTES

• Laila Hankerson recorded a career-high four steals. 
• Ella Meabon scored 25 points, making it the sixth time she has had a 20+ point game. 
• Colgate shot 86.4 percent from the free throw line (19-22)

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