HAMILTON, N.Y. – The #7 / #6 Navy women's lacrosse team (15-1, 7-1 Patriot League) recorded a 23-7 road victory over Colgate (5-9, 3-5 Patriot League) on Saturday morning at Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium. Twelve different Midshipmen scored in the game, while the Mids' defense held its 10th opponent of the season to single digits.
 
"For us, it was a total team effort and another opportunity for players to get out onto the field to represent Navy women's lacrosse," head coach Cindy Timchal said after the game. "I am happy for the players. Today was the third game in a week that we started out by beating Army. We really wanted to focus in on executing on the offensive end and limiting Colgate's offense. We felt like we accomplished that.
 
"I am proud of our players. They find joy in playing hard and doing the extra things," Timchal added. "The coaching staff did a great job. As a team, we locked into the draws, the defense, and were able to score some goals. Colgate is a long trip so I am proud of the team for locking in and bringing home another victory for Navy women's lacrosse."
 
With the win, the Mids improved to 5-1 this season in morning games and 18-3 all-time when starting a game before noon.
 
Offensively, the Midshipmen scored over 20 goals for the second consecutive game. Twelve different Mids combined for 23 goals with six players notching multiple scores, including three hat tricks. Emma Kennedy led the team with four goals, while Taylor Miles posted a team-high six points on three goals and three assists. Alyssa Chung was one point back with five points on three goals and a pair of helpers. Chloe Brown recorded four points on a pair of goals and two assists, while Anna Gotterup and Mikayla Williams each added two goals apiece. Maggie Borek notched her first collegiate goal and her first collegiate assist for two points. Maggie DeFabio, Julia Frosch, Sophia Neitzell, Bella Paradiso and Ava Yovino also found the back of the net. For Frosch, it was the freshman's first collegiate goal, while it was Neitzell's first score of the season.
 
Defensively, Navy held Colgate to just seven goals. It was the 10th time this season that the Midshipmen have held an opponent to single-digit goals, including seven Patriot League opponents. The Mids caused eight of the Raiders' nine turnovers in the game with eight different players recording a takeaway. Jalin Jenkins and Jaclyn Johns led the team with two ground balls apiece.
 
Felicia Giglio earned her 15th win of the season at goal. The junior recorded five saves in 53 and a half minutes of action. She gave way to Angelina Price who did not allow a goal in three and a half minutes of work. Lila Stachowski closed out the final three minutes for the Midshipmen in the cage, allowing one score.
 
In the circle, Navy held a clear advantage, winning 22 of 31 draw controls on the day. Maura Murphy recorded back-to-back double-digit draw performances for the first time this season, finishing with a team-high 13 draw wins. She was one draw control shy of tying her career high of 14 draws set earlier this season at High Point. Yovino won four draws with Chung notching a career-high three draws. Frosch and Williams also won draws for the Mids.
 
For Colgate, Ella Bishara led the team with four points on a team-high three goals and an assist, while four additional Raiders scored once during the game. Sophie Granse caused a team-high three turnovers, while joining Meg Cole with a team-best two ground balls. Gracie DeSimone led the home team with three draw wins. At goal, Maddie Stevens worked a complete game, surrendering 23 goals with seven saves.
 
Navy used a 10-0 run through the first 17 and a half minutes to take control of the game. The Midshipmen led 7-0 through the first quarter thanks to a pair of goals by Chung and Williams, while seniors Gotterup, Kennedy, and Yovino also found the back of the net in the first quarter. The Mids extended the advantage to double digits as Miles scored two early first-quarter goals around a Chung tally. Following a free-position goal by Colgate, Navy notched four-straight scores by Brown (2x), Kennedy, and Miles to push the lead to 14-1. The Raiders were able to score in the final minute of the first half to send the game into halftime with the Midshipmen in front, 14-2.
 
In the second half, the Midshipmen continued to roll. After surrendering a goal to start the third quarter, Navy rattled off four straight scores to extend the lead to 18-3. Kennedy scored two goals in the 4-0 run with fellow seniors DeFabio and Gotterup each sneaking shots past the keeper. Colgate scored to close out the third quarter and open the fourth, but Neitzell scored on a free-position opportunity to push the lead back to 14. Following a Raider goal, the Mids used another 4-0 run with goals by Paradiso, Kirkeide, Borek, and Frosch to top the 20-goal plateau for the second consecutive game. Colgate scored with under a minute to play to provide the final margin of 23-7.
 
Up next, Navy returns to Annapolis for the regular-season finale against American on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The game will be aired on ESPN+ with an audio only broadcast available via WNVV and live stats will be available.