HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Holy Cross women’s basketball team used a strong start and a balanced attack to defeat Colgate 75-64 in a Patriot League game Wednesday night at Cotterell Court.

The Crusaders built a 31-20 halftime lead and maintained control throughout. Kaitlyn Flanagan led Holy Cross with 15 points. Madison Schiller scored a game-high 18 points for the Raiders.

Holy Cross improved to 15-9 overall. Colgate fell to 6-17. The Crusaders capitalized on Colgate’s 17 turnovers, scoring 21 points off them, and held a 36-22 advantage in points in the paint. Both teams finished with 27 field goals, but Holy Cross attempted 22 free throws to Colgate’s three.