Raiders Host UAlbany in WNIT First Round
HAMILTON – The tournament officials with the 2024 Postseason WNIT released its 48-team tournament bracket and Colgate will host University at Albany at Cotterell Court on Thursday, Mar. 21 at 6 p.m.
The Raiders will compete in their first postseason tournament in two decades and first time in program history in the WNIT. Colgate's last appearance in a postseason tournament came in 2004, after winning the Patriot League Tournament, the Raiders fell to Tennessee in the first round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament.
Colgate has matched up with the University at Albany 14 times in their history with the Raiders holding a 9-5 all-time series advantage. In the last contest, Colgate beat UAlbany 55-41 in Albany on Nov. 19, 2022.
Head coach Ganiyat Adeduntan has helped lead the Raiders to a 18-13 record, their second 18+ win season over the last 20 years and first Patriot League semi final appearance since 2013. Coach Adeduntan's defensive identity has led the Raiders to being one of the top units in the country, ranking second in three-point field goal defense (24.6) and 19th in scoring defense (56.1).
Fifth-year guard Alexa Brodie was selected to the All-Patriot Second Team and All-Defensive Team. Brodie netted her 1,000th point in the Patriot League Quarterfinal and was able to lead an unprecedented 19-point comeback to push the Raiders into the semi finals. She averages 10.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
Junior guard Taylor Golembiewski also earned a spot on the All-Patriot Second Team and eclipsed the 1,000 point milestone against Navy in the Patriot League Quarterfinals. The junior averages 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
COACH ADEDUNTAN'S COMMENTS
"I'm very excited, for the first time in 20 years our program gets the opportunity to play in the postseason. This is one that was earned by my players so I am especially proud of their efforts. I fully understand that this is something that is truly special for us as our team has talked about the magnitude of this opportunity. Again, I'm super proud of my team. I have especially loved our growth through the ups and downs this season has brought. I am optimistic that this experience will propel our program for next season and years to come. "
WNIT TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Thursday's first round game will go on sale Tuesday, Mar. 19 at 11 a.m. Students will be able to attend for free.
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