Colgate fell to Loyola Maryland 18-11, despite a strong effort that saw them close the gap to one goal at the start of the second half. Gracie DeSimone opened the scoring for Colgate, but Loyola's offense quickly gained control, leading 6-2 after the first quarter. Colgate fought back, narrowing the score to 8-6 at halftime. The Raiders struggled in the second half as Loyola pulled away, despite later efforts to cut the deficit.

By the Numbers
  • Maddie Stevens recorded 11 saves in goal for Colgate.
  • Aubrey McMahon led Colgate with 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
State of Play
  • Colgate's record now stands at 5-7, with a conference record of 3-3.
  • The Raiders are contending for playoff positioning with only a few games remaining in the season.
What's Next

Colgate will face Boston University next Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., a critical matchup that could impact their playoff seeding.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Colgate demonstrated resilience and offensive potential, but must improve consistency in their upcoming games to secure a postseason berth.