Colgate Raiders and Dartmouth Big Green: did the third period decide it at Thompson Arena?

The Colgate Raiders left the the Dartmouth Big Green with a 4-1 result at Thompson Arena on 3/13/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, moving the Big Green to 4-1 and the Raiders to 1-4 in a matchup played in Hanover, New Hampshire. The Colgate Raiders vs Dartmouth Big Green final score confirmed Dartmouth’s edge after the teams were tied 1-1 through the first period.

First period

The Colgate Raiders opened their scoring with 1 goal in the first period, matching the Dartmouth Big Green’s 1 goal in the same period. The scoreline after the opening period set up a level game for a Colgate game recap that stayed even on the scoreboard early.

Second period

The Colgate Raiders were held without a goal in the second period while the Dartmouth Big Green added 1 goal to take a 2-1 lead. That middle frame became the hinge in this post game analysis, because Colgate’s even-strength offense did not convert while Dartmouth created separation.

Third period

The Colgate Raiders again finished the period with 0 goals, and the Dartmouth Big Green scored 2 times in the third period to extend the margin. The late stretch shaped what went wrong for Colgate Raiders in this NCAA hockey recap, as Dartmouth’s third-period goals turned a one-goal game into the 4-1 decision that closed the box score and completed the Colgate Raiders vs Dartmouth Big Green full match report.

The Colgate Raiders will be back at Thompson Arena in Hanover, New Hampshire on 3/14/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT for another road meeting with the Dartmouth Big Green, and fans can watch the game on the same league broadcast that carries the venue feed from 4 Summer Street. Share this article with other Raiders fans following the next meeting.