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 hard-fought 90-minute match, which ended their postseason aspirations.
Season Overview
Harvard's team (5-6-3 overall, 3-3-1 Ivy League) started the fall with struggles, experimenting with lineups while dealing with inconsistency and injuries. This raised doubts about their chances in a competitive Ivy League.
However, as the conference season progressed, Harvard rallied to the top of the Ivy League and aimed to contend for the championship.
Crucial Matches
Following a tough senior night loss to the University of Pennsylvania the weekend before, Harvard arrived in New York needing at least a point to keep championship hopes alive.
Columbia (6-6-3 overall, 4-2-1 Ivy League) also came into the match coming off a loss to Princeton, making the game a pivotal contest for both teams.
"Harvard entered the final match prepared to leave its heart on the field."
Match Outcome
Despite a determined effort, Harvard fell 2-1 to Columbia, ending their run at an Ivy League title and their postseason journey.
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Summary: Harvard women's soccer fought hard but fell 2-1 to Columbia, ending their postseason hopes despite a strong Ivy League run after early-season challenges.
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