Box Score CANTON, N.Y.  — The No. 4/5 Colgate Raiders defeated No. 8 St. Lawrence, 3-1, in an exhibition contest at Appleton Arena on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore forwards Madeline Palumbo and Emma Pais led the Raiders offensively, chipping in two points apiece with a goal and assist each. 

The Raiders were outshot 13-5 in the opening period, but they headed into the first break with an even score thanks to 13 first-period saves from senior netminder and Preseason All-ECAC selection Hannah Murphy. 

St. Lawrence continued its hot start with the first score of the afternoon five minutes into the second stanza, slotting a shot past Colgate's first-year goaltender Farah Walker in net. 

Sparked by the 1-0 deficit, the Raiders' offense jolted to life as they went on to outshoot the Saints 6-2 through the remainder of the evenly-matched period. 

Pais drew Colgate even four minutes into the final frame when she glided by a St. Lawrence defender and slid a puck through the goaltenders legs. 

With three minutes remaining in the contest, Pais went streaking down the left side before dropping off a pass to Palumbo who buried a wrister from the slot. 

St. Lawrence quickly opted for an empty net, allowing senior forward Neena Brick to add Colgate's final score with just seconds remaining. 

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The Raiders open up the regular season on the road next weekend with a weekend trip to Mercyhurst.