NEW YORK — Columbia women's soccer (1-0-1) snapped Loyola's two-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory over the Greyhounds in Baltimore. Three Lions found the back of the net while
Shira Cohen dished out a pair of essential assists in the victory.
"We are so proud of the relentless effort from everyone on the field, as well as the energy from the sidelines," reflected head coach
Tracey Bartholomew. "We continue to believe in our style and working better together.
Ally Clark's effort to tie the game was brilliant; the fight in this group is amazing to watch. Loyola played a great game and made the most of their chances."
For the first time this season, Columbia struck first.
Grace Hurren headed a corner cross from
Ania Prussak into goal for a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute.
Loyola countered with six minutes remaining in the first half; Alex Searing sent home a pass from Baylee DeSmit, leveling the score at 1-1. The Greyhounds would gain their first advantage of the contest nearly five minutes into the second half when DeSmit knocked home a goal of her own moving the score to 2-1, Loyola.
Undeterred, Columbia countered moments later when captain
Ally Clark recorded her first goal of the season.
Shira Cohen and
Maia Tabion broke through the Greyhound defense before Clark sent home the leveling mark.
Just one minute later, the Lions pulled ahead yet again. After assisting the first goal, Prussak struck gold herself, knocking in the game-winner off a pass from
Sophia Cavaliere. Up 3-2, Columbia held its lead for the remainder of play.
Paige Nurkin earned the start in goal, facing one shot over the first 45 minutes of play. Liz Matei appeared in the second half, turning away two essential shots for the win.
Columbia's defense remained unchanged throughout the contest as
Sam Cohn,
Sam Gordon, and Courtney Reudt all logged a complete 90 minutes.
The Lions remain on the road through Sunday when they face the Georgetown Hoyas in Washington D.C. at 1:00 p.m..
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