BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - After having the game moved inside the Greater Binghamton Sports Complex due to adverse weather conditions, women's lacrosse earned a compelling 18-7 win over Monmouth on Friday.
Caroline Panzirer started the season just as she finished in 2024 with a game-high six points including four goals. Head coach Guido earned her first career win with the Colgate Raiders.
COACH GUIDO'S COMMENTS
"[The first win feels] amazing, especially seeing the look on the girl's faces. I think that's the best part.
"[On the upcoming game against Binghamton] Binghamton's a tough team. They won the American East last year, so they're top in their conference. Let's turn the page and celebrate the win, but they're gonna be a competitive team."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Ella Bishara scored the first goal of the season for the Raiders just under three minutes into the contest.
- Colgate netted two more goals by Lucy Licata and Kait Henning to take an early 3-0 lead.
- After Monmouth was able to cut into the deficit, the Raiders rattled off two more goals in the first quarter to finish the first frame ahead 5-1.
- The Hawks scored the first goal of the second quarter before Colgate went on a three-goal surge to take an 8-2 lead.
- Monmouth scored two goals sandwiched between a goal by Aubrey McMahon, and Colgate held a 9-4 halftime lead.
- Caroline Panzirer netted two of her four goals in the third quarter to extend the Raiders advantage to 12-5.
- Olivia McDonald scored her second goal of the game at the end of the third quarter and Colgate cruised into the final frame with a 13-6 lead.
- Monmouth netted the first goal of the fourth quarter but the Raiders stifled any opportunity for a comeback, not allowing another goal in the last quarter.
- Colgate finished the contest on a five-goal run as Kendall Belanger capped off the win with a goal with just one second left.
GAME NOTES
- Aubrey McMahon scored a hat trick on her collegiate debut.
- Olivia McDonald posted two goals in her first college game.
- Caroline Panzirer scored four or more goals in a game for the seventh time in her career.
- The Raiders earned a non-conference win for the first time since Feb. 26, 2023 (Niagara, 12-8).
UP NEXT
Colgate (1-0) will travel back to Binghamton, N.Y. as they take on the defending American East champions. The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m.
