Women's Soccer Falls to Columbia, Ending Championship Hopes
Harvard women's soccer traveled to New York City on Saturday to face the Columbia Lions, falling 2-1 after a 90-minute match and ending their postseason hopes.
Season Overview
Harvard’s record stood at 5-6-3 overall and 3-3-1 in the Ivy League, while Columbia held a 6-6-3 overall record and 4-2-1 in conference play. Early confusion with lineups, inconsistency, and injuries challenged Harvard’s ability to contend in a strong Ivy League field. However, as the season progressed, the team surged toward the top and positioned itself to compete for the Ivy League championship.
Final Match Context
Coming off a tough senior night loss to the University of Pennsylvania the prior weekend, Harvard arrived in New York eager to earn at least one point to keep their championship hopes alive. Columbia, coming off a loss to Princeton, was similarly motivated.
“Harvard entered the final match prepared to leave its heart on the field.”
Despite their efforts, Harvard fell short in the closely contested game, ending their pursuit of an Ivy League title.
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Summary: After a challenging but hopeful season marked by perseverance and late surges, Harvard women's soccer fell short against Columbia, concluding their Ivy League championship chase.