Saturday, October 15
New York, N.Y.
3:00 PM
Columbia University
vs
Princeton
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin
Men’s Soccer Hosts Princeton in Saturday Matinee
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NEW YORK — Columbia (1-5-4, 0-0-2 Ivy) battles Princeton (4-4-1, 1-1-0 Ivy) in the front end of a soccer doubleheader on Saturday at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium. The men's game kicks off at 3 p.m.
Fans who can't attend the match can watch the action live on ESPN+, or track the action with live stats provided by GoColumbiaLions.com. Fans can also keep up with the match on Twitter by following @CULionsMSOC.
WHAT TO KNOW:
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Both the men's and women's soccer teams will be showing their support in raising awareness for breast cancer this weekend. Fans can click here to help the Lions donate to the cause. The first 200 fans at each game will receive a pink silicone bracelet.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
First-year midfielder Joao Lima was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week on Monday. Lima scored the game-tying goal in last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Harvard. It was his second goal of the season in a pivotal moment. Trailing, 1-0, Lima scored the equalizer 10 minutes into the second half, which brought the score to its eventual final. Five of the rookie's six shot attempts this year have been on target, two of which resulted in goals.
Eight of Columbia's 10 games this season have been decided by a goal or less. Last year, 11 of Columbia's 16 matches came down to a single goal. This year, the Lions are 1-3-4 in those matches with a win over St. John's. The victory was Columbia's first in a one-goal affair since Oct. 29, 2019, when they defeated Fordham, 1-0. Between the 2021 and 2022 seasons combined, 19 of the team's last 26 matches have come down to just one goal.
COMPETING FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Columbia is on a quest for an 11th Ivy League title. The Lions are one of four schools in the league with at least 10 championships, the first of which was handed out in 1955. Columbia won its first Ivy title in 1978 and its last in 2016. Seven of Columbia's 10 championships have been outright, accounting for the third-most in the Ancient Eight.
THE SERIES
The all-time series between Columbia and Princeton dates back to 1912. Columbia holds a 33-25-11 advantage. Princeton took a 2-1 decision the last time the two sides met in New York in 2018.
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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.
Fans who can't attend the match can watch the action live on ESPN+, or track the action with live stats provided by GoColumbiaLions.com. Fans can also keep up with the match on Twitter by following @CULionsMSOC.
WHAT TO KNOW:
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Both the men's and women's soccer teams will be showing their support in raising awareness for breast cancer this weekend. Fans can click here to help the Lions donate to the cause. The first 200 fans at each game will receive a pink silicone bracelet.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
First-year midfielder Joao Lima was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week on Monday. Lima scored the game-tying goal in last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Harvard. It was his second goal of the season in a pivotal moment. Trailing, 1-0, Lima scored the equalizer 10 minutes into the second half, which brought the score to its eventual final. Five of the rookie's six shot attempts this year have been on target, two of which resulted in goals.
CLOSE CALLSCongrats to Joâo Lima on being named @IvyLeague Rookie of the Week! #RoarLionRoar https://t.co/ihko6za5yE
— Columbia Men's Soccer (@CULionsMSOC) October 10, 2022
Eight of Columbia's 10 games this season have been decided by a goal or less. Last year, 11 of Columbia's 16 matches came down to a single goal. This year, the Lions are 1-3-4 in those matches with a win over St. John's. The victory was Columbia's first in a one-goal affair since Oct. 29, 2019, when they defeated Fordham, 1-0. Between the 2021 and 2022 seasons combined, 19 of the team's last 26 matches have come down to just one goal.
COMPETING FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Columbia is on a quest for an 11th Ivy League title. The Lions are one of four schools in the league with at least 10 championships, the first of which was handed out in 1955. Columbia won its first Ivy title in 1978 and its last in 2016. Seven of Columbia's 10 championships have been outright, accounting for the third-most in the Ancient Eight.
THE SERIES
The all-time series between Columbia and Princeton dates back to 1912. Columbia holds a 33-25-11 advantage. Princeton took a 2-1 decision the last time the two sides met in New York in 2018.
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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.
Highlights: MSOC | Columbia 5, Fordham 1
Tuesday, October 28
Postgame: MSOC | Zielinski on 5-1 Win vs. Fordham
Tuesday, October 28
Postgame: MSOC | Newman on 3-1 Win Over Harvard
Saturday, October 25
Highlights: MSOC | Columbia 3, Harvard 1
Saturday, October 25
