Colgate University’s softball team is poised for its first postseason appearance in four years, having secured the second seed in the upcoming Patriot League tournament. The Raiders will face third-seeded Army on May 7 at Boston University, marking their best postseason entry since winning the regular-season championship in 2011. This successful season has been underscored by standout performances from Lily Haluska and Marina Taveras. Haluska, a sophomore catcher, has been named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team while also earning First Team All-League honors. She has had a record-breaking season, surpassing the program's single-season mark with 53 RBIs and maintaining a .331 batting average. Taveras, a first-year infielder, has been recognized as the Patriot League Rookie of the Year after an impressive debut season, setting new program records in home runs (14), runs scored (47), and RBIs (44). Additionally, Kayla Martin was named both the Patriot League Player and Rookie of the Week following a dominant series against Bucknell, where she batted .625 and contributed significantly to the Raiders' offense.
In football news, Colgate has announced that season tickets for the 2026 campaign are now available. The Raiders will play five home games at Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium, starting with a road opener against Fordham on August 28. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of early bird pricing for ticket packages, which will be available until May 29. This season follows an action-packed 2025, as Colgate looks to build on its competitive momentum and engage its fanbase with flexible ticketing options.