Preview: Lafayette Leopards at Colgate Raiders

HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum to close nonconference play will meet when the Lafayette Leopards visit the Colgate Raiders in a Patriot League women’s basketball matchup on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Cotterell Court.

Both sides enter with identical 4-7 overall records, each looking to snap a losing streak before league play intensifies in January. Lafayette has dropped three straight, most recently a 45-54 loss at Rutgers on Dec. 20. Colgate has lost four consecutive games, including a 54-82 defeat at Binghamton that same day.

The Leopards will lean on guard Teresa Kiewiet, who has been a consistent offensive force during the skid. She scored 18 points against Rutgers, following a 25-point effort in an overtime loss to Marist and 24 points at Fairleigh Dickinson. Supporting contributors include guard Sauda Ntaconayigize, who added 14 points against the Scarlet Knights.

Colgate’s path likely depends on forward Christina Midgette controlling the interior. She grabbed 12 rebounds to go with 8 points in the loss to Binghamton. Guard Tatiana Matthews provided a scoring spark off the bench with 15 points in that contest.

Recent history underscores the challenge for Lafayette. Colgate has dominated the series, winning the last 13 meetings. The Raiders swept last season’s matchups, winning 77-46 at home and 68-49 on the road.

This New Year’s Eve contest serves as the final nonconference tune-up for both programs. Lafayette opens its Patriot League schedule at home against Loyola Maryland on Jan. 3. Colgate begins its conference campaign the same day, hosting Army.

For two teams with matching records and similar struggles, Wednesday’s game offers a final chance to build confidence and reverse trends before the grind of the league slate determines postseason seeding.