Colgate didn’t need a dramatic finish to get separation. The Raiders methodically pulled away and closed with authority Thursday, beating Army 69-55 in an NCAA matchup on Feb. 5, 2026.

The win pushes Colgate to 14-10 and reinforces a steady recent rhythm after a LWWLW stretch entering the night. Army, coming in at 10-13 with a WWLWL run, couldn’t sustain enough offense to keep pace and dropped to 10-14.

What decided it

This one tilted when Colgate’s defense turned the game into a grind. With no overtime and a 14-point final margin, the Raiders consistently won the possession battle that matters most: getting quality looks while forcing Army into tougher, lower-efficiency trips. The result was a controlled, two-way performance that never let the Black Knights find a true run.

Game flow

Without quarter-by-quarter scoring available, the shape is still clear from the final: Colgate steadily built a cushion and protected it. Army needed a scoring spike to change the math, but the Raiders kept the game in a range where every empty trip compounded the pressure.

What it means going forward

For Colgate, the takeaway is simple: a clean win that strengthens its profile and adds another result to a season now sitting at 14-10. For Army, now 10-14, the margin underscores the challenge of winning on the road when the offense can’t consistently generate points—especially against a team comfortable dictating tempo and turning games into half-court possessions.

Up next

Venue information was not provided. Colgate and Army will look to build on—or correct—what this game revealed as the 2025-26 season continues.