Box Score

HAMILTON, N.Y. (10/8/10) - The women's ice hockey team suffered its first setback of its 2010-11 campaign on Friday night when it lost 4-0 to No. 9 Boston College at Starr Rink. Senior goaltender Lisa Plenderleith (Ajax, Ont.) played all 60 minutes and had 31 saves.

The Eagles came out strong in the first period, outshooting the Raiders who were struggling to find their rhythm against their nationally ranked opponent. As time progressed, the game began to even out with both teams creating some opportunities in front of the net. However, it was Boston College that found success first in the 16th minute, scoring its first goal and taking the 1-0 lead going into the first intermission.

In the second period, it was Colgate that came out more aggressively, firing a flurry of shots at the Eagles' goaltender but to no avail. The Raiders outshot the Eagles 11-5 but were unable to score, entering the third period down a goal.

Colgate continued to play strong in the third period but were unable to hold off the Eagles who powered past the Raiders, scoring their second goal seven minutes into the period and then two more in the closing minutes of the game to give Colgate its first loss of the season.

The Raiders will resume play on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. when they host No. 8 New Hampshire at Starr Rink in Hamilton, N.Y.