Colgate University’s athletics program is preparing for high-stakes basketball matchups this weekend as both the men’s and women’s teams face off against Navy in the ongoing Patriot League season. These games come at pivotal points, with Colgate aiming to turn recent struggles around and Navy looking to maintain their strong momentum in the league standings.
On the men’s side, Cotterell Court in Hamilton, New York, will host a top-tier Patriot League battle. Colgate, holding a 16-10 overall record and 10-3 in league play, sits in second place behind first-place Navy, who boast a 20-6 overall and 12-1 league record. The teams meet Saturday in a game being broadcast on national television, adding extra excitement and attention to the contest.
Heading into the matchup, both teams have shown defensive strength. Navy leads the league with the best defensive field goal percentage in Patriot League games, while Colgate is just behind. Previous meetings have often been close, with many games in recent years being decided by single-digit margins. The Raiders are hoping for their home court to tip the balance in their favor, as Colgate has a solid 7-3 home record this season.
The history between the two programs runs deep, dating back to their first meeting in 1950. Colgate holds a series lead, especially in games played at home. The last several years have seen the rivalry intensify as both teams frequently compete at the top of the standings. Key players for Navy include Austin Benigni and Aidan Kehoe, both of whom have set impressive scoring and rebounding marks this season. On Colgate’s side, Brady Cummins will look to drive his team forward in this crucial league clash.
Meanwhile, the Colgate women’s basketball team is also in the spotlight as they seek to recover from a recent three-game losing streak when they take on Navy. The Raiders, now 6-18 overall and 2-11 in Patriot League play, face a tough challenge against a Navy team that has been strong at home and leads the conference in offensive rebounding. Recent statistics show Colgate has struggled in the last 10 games, managing just one win and averaging fewer than 50 points per contest.
Colgate’s women’s squad is led by standout scorer Ella Meabon, while Navy is paced by Zanai Barnett-Gay, who is averaging 17 points per game. Both teams are aware of the need to boost their performance, but the Raiders hope that a win over Navy could spark a late-season turnaround. The men’s and women’s games highlight a critical weekend for Colgate’s basketball program as they strive to make their mark in Patriot League competition.
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