HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — Loyola Maryland survived a late rally to defeat Colgate 49-47 in a Patriot League women’s basketball game Wednesday afternoon at Cotterell Court.

The Greyhounds built a 10-point halftime lead, powered by a 15-5 first-quarter advantage, and held off the Raiders despite scoring only 10 points in the fourth quarter. Colgate mounted an 18-point final period but fell short. Loyola Maryland dominated inside, outscoring Colgate 24-16 in the paint.

The win improved Loyola Maryland to 7-9 overall. Colgate dropped to 5-11. Attendance was 1,400.