Tuesday, October 26
New York, NY
4:00 P.M.
Columbia University
vs
La Salle
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin
5 Things to Know: Columbia Hosts La Salle Tuesday
10/25/2021 3:57:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Match moved to 4 p.m. ET
Editor's Note: The start time of Tuesday's match was moved up from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET due to inclement weather forecasted to affect the New York area throughout the day Tuesday. More changes to the start time may be made depending on Tuesday's conditions.
NEW YORK — After two weekends away from home, the Columbia men's soccer team (1-7-4, 0-2-2 Ivy) returns home to Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium on Tuesday, welcoming in the La Salle Explorers (4-10-0, 1-6-0 A-10). Kickoff is currently scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
Fans who can't attend Tuesday's match can watch the action on ESPN+. Live stats will be provided by GoColumbiaLions.com. Fans can also keep up with the match on Twitter by following @CULionsMSOC.
Fans attending games at the Baker Athletics Complex must adhere to Columbia Athletics and the University's venue protocols. Please find Columbia's venue policies here.
Below are five facts Columbia fans should know heading into the weekend.
#1 | TEAM STATUS
Columbia enters the match having taken a draw in two of its last three outings. The Lions managed to salvage a point, 1-1, after going down to 10 men and giving up a 90th-minute equalizer Saturday night at Dartmouth. First-year Adrien Wheaton-Schopp scored his first collegiate goal in the 38th minute to put Columbia ahead. He became the sixth different goal scorer for the Lions this season, while Ryan Kipness tallied his second assist.
The Lions are back home for their next three contests and will not leave the state of New York for a match the rest of the season. Following Tuesday's midweek clash against the Explorers, Columbia will host Yale on Saturday and wrap up the home schedule the following weekend against Harvard. The match against the Crimson will serve as Senior Day with a scheduled 8 p.m. kickoff. The season finale comes Saturday, Nov. 13, against Cornell up in Ithaca.
On the season as a whole. Columbia only left the Empire State twice to compete, which were its last two matches at Princeton and Dartmouth. Fourteen of the team's 16 matches this season were played in New York State.
#3 | IN GOOD HANDS
Junior goalkeeper Michael Collodi ranks among the top of the NCAA in several save categories. Entering Monday, he is No. 8 in save percentage (.821), No. 11 in saves per game (5.00) and No. 35 in total saves (55). His save numbers all also rank among the best in the Ivy League, including No. 1 in save percentage and total saves.
On Saturday, Collodi made a career-high 10 saves in the 1-1 draw at Dartmouth. Five of his 10 saves came through the two overtime sessions with Columbia a man down, helping the Lions come away with a point.
Due in part to the 2020 season being cancelled from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lions have had a lot of firsts for the players on their roster this season. Many of them are tracked below:
First Collegiate Starts:
- #4 Matthew Leong vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #5 Jake Novoshelski vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)
- #7 Adrien Wheaton-Schopp vs. LIU (Sept. 18)
- #9 Paolo Primavera vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #11 Ryan Kipness vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #13 Jack Muoio vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #16 David Walley vs. St. John's (Sept. 13)
- #19 Will DeNight vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #23 Hugo Hamilton vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)
- #24 Ryan Wallace vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #25 Bryan Cosman vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)
First Collegiate Goals:
- #11 Ryan Kipness vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #5 Jake Novoshelski vs George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #27 Will Todd vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #25 Bryan Cosman vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #19 Will DeNight at Hofstra (Oct. 5)**
- #7 Adrien Wheaton-Schopp at Dartmouth (Oct. 23)
First Collegiate Assists:
- #5 Jake Novoshelski vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #11 Ryan Kipness vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #9 Paolo Primavera vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #19 Will DeNight vs. Penn (Oct. 9)**
** First as a Lion (DeNight transferred from Brandeis)
#5 | THE OPPONENT
La Salle (4-10-0, 1-6-0 A-10) has lost two straight and five of its last six matches entering Tuesday. Their most recent match came this past Saturday at Rhode Island, falling to the Rams by a score of 3-1. Junior Nare was La Salle's lone goal scorer in the contest and has a team-high five tallies for 11 points on the season. Omari Cotterell and Nigel Buckley are also dangerous on the attack, each netting three goals so far.
In goal, the Explorers have split duties amongst three keepers. Mitch Foster has the slight majority of minutes (585:00) and has started each of the last three matches. Carlos Mora (468:07) and Cam Hall (233:33) have also seen action between the posts. Foster's 20 saves and 1.38 GAA lead the trio.
Tuesday will mark the third matchup in the all-time series between the two programs. They haven't met since 2008, when the Lions struck in double-overtime for a 2-1 victory. Michael Mazzullo scored the winner with less than a minute left. The year prior, La Salle spoiled Columbia's home opener with a golden goal 1:30 into the first overtime to walk away winners, 1-0.
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For the latest on Columbia men's soccer, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@CULionsMSOC), on Facebook (ColumbiaMensSoccer), or by visiting GoColumbiaLions.com.
NEW YORK — After two weekends away from home, the Columbia men's soccer team (1-7-4, 0-2-2 Ivy) returns home to Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium on Tuesday, welcoming in the La Salle Explorers (4-10-0, 1-6-0 A-10). Kickoff is currently scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
Fans who can't attend Tuesday's match can watch the action on ESPN+. Live stats will be provided by GoColumbiaLions.com. Fans can also keep up with the match on Twitter by following @CULionsMSOC.
Fans attending games at the Baker Athletics Complex must adhere to Columbia Athletics and the University's venue protocols. Please find Columbia's venue policies here.
Below are five facts Columbia fans should know heading into the weekend.
#1 | TEAM STATUS
Columbia enters the match having taken a draw in two of its last three outings. The Lions managed to salvage a point, 1-1, after going down to 10 men and giving up a 90th-minute equalizer Saturday night at Dartmouth. First-year Adrien Wheaton-Schopp scored his first collegiate goal in the 38th minute to put Columbia ahead. He became the sixth different goal scorer for the Lions this season, while Ryan Kipness tallied his second assist.
#2 | NEW YORK, NEW YORKGOOOOOOAAAALLL!!!!
— Columbia Mens Soccer (@CULionsMSOC) October 23, 2021
Adrien Wheaton-Schopp puts away his first collegiate goal! Credit Kipness with the assist and we take a 1-0 lead in the 38th minute.#RoarLionRoar pic.twitter.com/AErGvxOBRF
The Lions are back home for their next three contests and will not leave the state of New York for a match the rest of the season. Following Tuesday's midweek clash against the Explorers, Columbia will host Yale on Saturday and wrap up the home schedule the following weekend against Harvard. The match against the Crimson will serve as Senior Day with a scheduled 8 p.m. kickoff. The season finale comes Saturday, Nov. 13, against Cornell up in Ithaca.
On the season as a whole. Columbia only left the Empire State twice to compete, which were its last two matches at Princeton and Dartmouth. Fourteen of the team's 16 matches this season were played in New York State.
#3 | IN GOOD HANDS
Junior goalkeeper Michael Collodi ranks among the top of the NCAA in several save categories. Entering Monday, he is No. 8 in save percentage (.821), No. 11 in saves per game (5.00) and No. 35 in total saves (55). His save numbers all also rank among the best in the Ivy League, including No. 1 in save percentage and total saves.
On Saturday, Collodi made a career-high 10 saves in the 1-1 draw at Dartmouth. Five of his 10 saves came through the two overtime sessions with Columbia a man down, helping the Lions come away with a point.
#4 | TRACKING THE FIRSTS63' | Columbia 1, Dartmouth 0
— Columbia Mens Soccer (@CULionsMSOC) October 24, 2021
BIG save by Collodi and a nice clear off the line by Andrew Stevens!
💻 https://t.co/7i59KlR8xr
📊 https://t.co/2gag7Qw7dt#RoarLionRoar #NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/hx2rTpk17d
Due in part to the 2020 season being cancelled from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lions have had a lot of firsts for the players on their roster this season. Many of them are tracked below:
First Collegiate Starts:
- #4 Matthew Leong vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #5 Jake Novoshelski vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)
- #7 Adrien Wheaton-Schopp vs. LIU (Sept. 18)
- #9 Paolo Primavera vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #11 Ryan Kipness vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #13 Jack Muoio vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #16 David Walley vs. St. John's (Sept. 13)
- #19 Will DeNight vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #23 Hugo Hamilton vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)
- #24 Ryan Wallace vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #25 Bryan Cosman vs. Stony Brook (Sept. 6)
First Collegiate Goals:
- #11 Ryan Kipness vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #5 Jake Novoshelski vs George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #27 Will Todd vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #25 Bryan Cosman vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #19 Will DeNight at Hofstra (Oct. 5)**
- #7 Adrien Wheaton-Schopp at Dartmouth (Oct. 23)
First Collegiate Assists:
- #5 Jake Novoshelski vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #11 Ryan Kipness vs. George Washington (Sept. 3)
- #9 Paolo Primavera vs. Manhattan (Sept. 10)
- #19 Will DeNight vs. Penn (Oct. 9)**
** First as a Lion (DeNight transferred from Brandeis)
#5 | THE OPPONENT
La Salle (4-10-0, 1-6-0 A-10) has lost two straight and five of its last six matches entering Tuesday. Their most recent match came this past Saturday at Rhode Island, falling to the Rams by a score of 3-1. Junior Nare was La Salle's lone goal scorer in the contest and has a team-high five tallies for 11 points on the season. Omari Cotterell and Nigel Buckley are also dangerous on the attack, each netting three goals so far.
In goal, the Explorers have split duties amongst three keepers. Mitch Foster has the slight majority of minutes (585:00) and has started each of the last three matches. Carlos Mora (468:07) and Cam Hall (233:33) have also seen action between the posts. Foster's 20 saves and 1.38 GAA lead the trio.
Tuesday will mark the third matchup in the all-time series between the two programs. They haven't met since 2008, when the Lions struck in double-overtime for a 2-1 victory. Michael Mazzullo scored the winner with less than a minute left. The year prior, La Salle spoiled Columbia's home opener with a golden goal 1:30 into the first overtime to walk away winners, 1-0.
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For the latest on Columbia men's soccer, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@CULionsMSOC), on Facebook (ColumbiaMensSoccer), or by visiting GoColumbiaLions.com.
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