In front of a crowd of 728 at Crown Field, #3 Army West Point secured a 2-1 victory over #2 Colgate, handing the Raiders their second consecutive loss. The Black Knights' win marked their second in a row, improving their record to 13-5-2 overall.
The match started competitively, with both teams vying for control. In the 23rd minute, Samantha Erbach's shot from outside the box was saved by Army's goalkeeper. The Black Knights responded with a series of attacks, and in the 43rd minute, Sophia Henry scored the opening goal, assisted by Bella Conti. Colgate's efforts to equalize before halftime were thwarted by Army's defense, which held firm despite being outshot 7-4 in the first half.
Colgate pushed in the second half for an equalizer, with midfielder Emily Martin creating several scoring opportunities. However, it was Army who struck again in the 87th minute, with Brigid Duffy netting the second goal. Colgate pulled a goal back in the 89th minute through Ari Bezanson, but the goal came too late. The Raiders' 15 shot attempts were not enough to overcome Army's solid defense, which limited Colgate's chances to just nine shots on goal.
Army's victory was built on their defensive strength, with goalkeeper Ella Wilson making eight saves to deny Colgate. The Black Knights' 13 shot attempts may not have seemed like a dominant display, but they made their chances count, converting two of their three shots on target. In contrast, Colgate's nine shots on goal yielded just one goal, demonstrating their struggles with finishing. The Raiders now sit with a 9-6-4 record, having lost two consecutive games.
The win moves #3 Army West Point up the conference standings, where they will look to continue their momentum against their next opponents. For #2 Colgate, the loss means they will need to regroup and address their finishing issues ahead of their upcoming matches.
Samantha Erbach and Emily Martin led Colgate's efforts, with Erbach creating several scoring chances. Army's Sophia Henry and Brigid Duffy were instrumental in their team's victory, with Henry's goal opening the scoring and Duffy doubling the lead.
Army won 2-1 With #2 Colgate's 9 shots on goal and 15 total attempts, they had ample opportunities to score, but ultimately fell short. Army will look to build on this victory in upcoming matches.