Colgate 56, at American 59

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — In a game defined more by grit than grace, the American Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak with a 59-56 overtime victory over the Colgate Raiders in a Patriot League women’s basketball contest Wednesday night at Bender Arena. The game, witnessed by 295 fans, was a defensive struggle where neither team could sustain offensive rhythm. Both squads entered with sub-.500 records and played to form, combining to shoot just 32% from the field and 5 of 39 from three-point range. The outcome hinged on a dramatic final sequence in regulation and American’s composure in the extra period.… Read more...