Women's Soccer Final Non-Conference Match Ends In Scoreless Draw

Tuesday, October 11

Teaneck, N.J. (FDU Soccer Field)

7:00 PM

Columbia

Lafayette

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Women's Soccer Final Non-Conference Match Ends In Scoreless Draw

10/11/2016 9:29:00 PM | Women's Soccer

By: Columbia University Athletics

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Teaneck, N.J. – The Columbia women's soccer team closed non-conference action for its final match at FDU Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 11. In a contest that resulted in a 0-0 draw through 110 minutes, it was packed with action. The Columbia defense are remain unbeaten through six-consecutive games with the draw and extend its shutout streak to 479 minutes through four games.

The Lions defense notched its eighth first-half shutout of the season stifling the Leopards attack. The Lions held the Leopards to only two shots in the period and continued an aggressive attack on offense with 9-2 shot advantage, including five shots on goal.

With Sophie Whitehouse taking over for Allison Spencer in goal for the second half, the Columbia defense continued to suffocate the Leopards. The Columbia offense continued to fired a number close scoring opportunities, including a controversial missed goal call by Madeline Linde who fired a shot with 4:20 remaining, that by some angles seemed like a score. However, the officials determined it was not a score. Unhappy with the call, head coach Tracey Bartholomew pleaded her case with the officials which resulted in the first red card and ejection.

The battle continued in overtime with the Lions ramping up the aggression on offense. Columbia played corner kicks in the extra minutes and two strong shots by Emma Anderson and Amaris Hemmings. However, the Leopards defense hung tough to keep both teams scoreless for Columbia's third draw of the season.

The Columbia defense continues to impress as they shutout their fifth-straight opponent, Allison Spencer capped the night with a save and now 414 consecutive minutes of shutout play. Whitehouse was clutch for the Lions in goal from the second half through the overtime period with three saves.

Up next, Columbia will return to Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium for the first time this season as they host Princeton on Saturday, Oct. 15 as 7 p.m.