Biederman scores in OT for Colgate Women’s Hockey Win Over Union

SCHENECTADY, ​​NY – Elyssa Biederman scored with 35 seconds left in overtime to secure the extra point for the Raiders in a 3-2 win over Union at M&T Bank Center on Saturday.

COMMENTS FROM COACH DECOSSE
“A strong team weekend. It’s never easy to score in our competition. We were proud of the way our team came together and found a way to get the win this afternoon.”

HOW IT HAPPENED

Colgate started the first period with a strong offensive presence, culminating in a win Sara Stewart’s goal at 12:37, which was assisted by Casey Borgiel And Emma Pais. This early lead was strengthened by Elyssa Biederman power play goal at 11:18, assisted by Borgiel and Taylor Senecalmaking the score 2-0. Colgate’s defense held strong, with Brooke Davis making crucial saves to preserve the shutout. The period ended with Colgate ahead, 2-0.

Union opened the second period with momentum, as Maddie Leaney scored an unassisted goal at 6:10, cutting Colgate’s lead to one. Colgate kept pushing, with Pais and Chloe Goofers each generated chances but could not change the score. Davis made key saves to maintain the score. The period ended with the Raiders leading 2-1.

Colgate opened the third period with a strong faceoff win Alexia Aubin. Despite early pressure, the Garnet Chargers tied the game at 7:18 with a goal from Klara Kenttala. Colgate responded assertively, generating numerous shots, including attempts from Madeline Palumbo And Ava Woodbut faced consistent saves from Union player Monja Wagner.

Throughout the period, Colgate controlled the faceoff circle, with Stewart leading several wins. The team maintained the attacking pressure, with Biederman and Senecal creating chances but unable to break through the Union defense and the match ended in extra time.

Colgate secured a dramatic overtime victory with Biederman’s power-play goal. Biederman scored with 34 seconds left, assisted by Borgiel and Alexis Petford. Colgate emerged with a 3–2 win, ending the match in sudden-death overtime.

GAME NOTES

• The Raiders improved to 47-0-3 in series history against Union.
• Elyssa Biederman scored her first two-goal game this season.
• Colgate earned its first road victory since beating Harvard on January 24, 2025.
• Casey Borgiel registered three assists in one game for the Raiders for the first time since Avery Pickering posted three assists against Maine earlier this season on Oct. 17.
• Brooke Davis made 20 saves between the pipes for Colgate.