Colgate faced a tough challenge in the Patriot League semifinals against Bucknell, trailing by five with five minutes left. However, they managed to survive and win 68-65. The Raiders will now advance to the championship game against Lehigh. Colgate, the top seed, had not lost a conference tournament game since March 11, 2020.
Colgate has roared out to a 13-2 run to already take a double-digit lead on Lehigh. 17-7 Raiders with 13:30 remaining in the first half of the Patriot League Title Game. CBS Sports Network.
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Colgate survives a major scare in the Patriot league semifinals against Bucknell. The Raiders, who won the regular season title by 6 games, will now play the BU-Lehigh winner with chance to go to their fifth consecutive NCAA tourney. Matt. Langel.
Colgate survives Bucknell 68-65 in the Patriot League semis. The Raiders led for the first time on a steal and bucket by Jalen Cox with about 2:40 left in the game.
Top-seeded Colgate on the ropes in the Patriot League semis. Trailing Bucknell by five with five minutes left. Raiders haven't lost a conference tournament game since March 11, 2020.