LEWISBURG, Pa. (Interstat) — The Colgate women’s basketball team built a large early lead and withstood a second-half charge to defeat Bucknell 57-47 in a Patriot League game Saturday at Sojka Pavilion.

The Raiders opened with a dominant 23-point first quarter and led 28-15 at halftime. The Bison responded with a 21-point third quarter to close the gap but could not complete the comeback. Colgate guard Ella Meabon led all scorers with 24 points. Bucknell forward Tuana Coskun scored 18 points in the loss.

Colgate improved to 7-22 overall. Bucknell fell to 10-19.