EASTON, Pa. (Interstat) — The Lafayette women’s basketball team used a decisive third-quarter run to secure a 66-55 Patriot League victory over Colgate on Wednesday night at Kirby Sports Center.

Leading 35-33 at halftime, the Leopards outscored the Raiders 20-12 in the third period to build a double-digit cushion. Colgate could not recover, dropping its fourth consecutive game.

Talia Zurinskas led all scorers with 21 points for Lafayette, which improved to 11-18. Ella Meabon scored 16 points and Grace Klag added 14 for Colgate, which fell to 6-22.

Lafayette’s efficiency proved key, committing only eight turnovers and making 14 of 16 free throws. Colgate shot just 2 for 5 from the line and had 17 turnovers. An announced crowd of 274 attended the game.