Ashley Hudak Colgate Volleyball celebrating winning their home-opening match 3-1 over SyracuseOnly a couple days into the academic year, Colgate University’s volleyball team dominated the competition. After being picked as the preseason favorites in the Patriot League, the Raiders have certainly lived up to their title. “Each year, our goal is the same: to bring home a Patriot League championship. Following the Washington win, Colgate dropped back-to-back matches against Ball State University and University of South Dakota, losing 2-3 and 1-3, respectively. “Nonconference play gives us a great opportunity to learn, grow and prepare for Patriot League matches,” Martinez said.