Women’s Soccer Falls to Columbia, Ending Championship Hopes
Harvard women’s soccer traveled to New York City Saturday to face the Columbia Lions, falling 2-1 after a hard-fought 90-minute game, which ended the team’s postseason hopes.
Season Challenges and Progress
Harvard entered the season struggling with new lineups, inconsistency, and injuries, raising doubts about their chances in a competitive Ivy League. However, as the conference season progressed, the team gained momentum and positioned themselves as serious contenders for the Ivy League championship.
Crucial Match and Outcome
Coming off a tough senior night loss to the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard arrived in New York eager to secure at least a point to stay in championship contention. Despite their efforts, they were defeated 2-1 by Columbia, whose team also came into the match after a loss to Princeton.
“Harvard women’s soccer (5-6-3, 3-3-1 Ivy) traveled to New York City Saturday to face the Columbia Lions (6-6-3, 4-2-1 Ivy) — falling 2-1 after a 90 minute battle and ending the team’s postseason hopes.”
The loss marked a disappointing end to Harvard’s pursuit of the Ivy League title.
Team Season Records
- Harvard women’s soccer: 5 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws overall; 3-3-1 in Ivy League play
- Columbia Lions: 6 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws overall; 4-2-1 in Ivy League play
Summary
Harvard’s women’s soccer team showed resilience throughout a challenging season but ultimately fell short in a crucial match against Columbia, ending their championship ambitions.
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