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, losing 2-1 after a 90-minute match and ending their postseason hopes.
Season Overview
The Harvard team entered the final game with a record of 5-6-3 overall and 3-3-1 in Ivy League play. Columbia held a 6-6-3 overall record and 4-2-1 in the conference. Despite early struggles with lineup changes and injuries, Harvard climbed toward the top of the Ivy League and aimed for the championship.
Key Match Context
Harvard’s hopes were fragile after a tough senior night loss to the University of Pennsylvania the previous weekend. They came to New York eager to secure at least one point to keep their championship bid alive. Columbia, having recently lost to Princeton, also sought to improve their standing.
Match Outcome
After a hard-fought match lasting 90 minutes, Columbia edged out Harvard with a final score of 2-1, eliminating Harvard from postseason contention.
“Harvard entered the final match prepared to leave its heart on the field.”
Broader Sports Highlights
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- Harvard’s return to test requirements impacted the applicant pool.
- HGSE program partners with states to improve education policies.
Summary: Despite early challenges, Harvard women’s soccer fought hard throughout the Ivy League season but fell short in their final game against Columbia, ending their championship hopes.
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