HAMILTON, N.Y.- In the 2026 Patriot League opener, Lafayette knocked off Colgate in a 2-0 shutout on Friday afternoon on Tyler's Field.
The Leopards outshot the hosts 10-2 in the first half, despite neither team finding the net before the break.
Rosalie van Gool was the answer for Lafayette, rocketing a shot from the top of the circle in at 42:26 in the third quarter. She was assisted by
Lea Good and
Katie Gibb.
Gibb followed up in the next period (49:18) using a deflection from
Lena Thedrian to make it a 2-0 advantage.
The Maroon and White held the advantage in total shots (21-5) and penalty corners (6-5).
Lafayette's junior goalkeeper
Addison Kahn made two saves in the win. Her Raider counterparts, Kennedy Glinn (three) and Marissa Buck (five), combined for eight saves.
The Leopards host VCU on Sunday at noon for the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Game. To donate or learn more about PanCAN and its initiatives to help those struggling with pancreatic cancer, visit
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