Women’s Soccer Falls to Columbia, Ending Championship Dreams
Harvard women’s soccer traveled to New York City on Saturday to face the Columbia Lions, falling 2-1 after a hard-fought 90-minute match that ended the team’s postseason hopes.
Season Overview
Harvard (5-6-3, 3-3-1 Ivy) began the fall season struggling, experimenting with lineups and battling injuries, which raised doubts about their ability to compete in the strong Ivy League. However, as the league season progressed, the team surged to the top of the standings and prepared to chase an Ivy League championship.
Final Match Context
Harvard entered their final game ready to leave everything on the field, aiming to secure at least one point and keep their championship hopes alive. This came after a painful senior night loss to the University of Pennsylvania the previous weekend.
Columbia (6-6-3, 4-2-1 Ivy) also entered the match eager to bounce back after a loss to Princeton.
Match Result
The Lions defeated Harvard 2-1, ending Harvard’s Iv League championship bid and postseason dreams.
“Harvard entered the final match prepared to leave its heart on the field.”
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Author's summary: Harvard women's soccer fought hard but fell short against Columbia, ending their postseason hopes after a season marked by early struggles and strong league play.