Women’s Soccer Defeats Rams in Cross-Borough Battle

Sunday, September 11

New York, NY

3:00 PM

Columbia University

3-1-1, 0-0-0

Fordham

1-6-0, 0-0-0

Fordham

Columbia

Photo by: Columbia University Athletics/Mike McLaughlin

Women’s Soccer Defeats Rams in Cross-Borough Battle

9/11/2022 5:29:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Lions roll past Rams at RBC

NEW YORK — Four Lions struck gold in a 4-0 Columbia women's soccer victory over Fordham at Rocco B. Commisso Stadium. With the victory, Columbia improved to 3-1-1 on the season while Fordham fell to 1-6.

Shira Cohen opened scoring for the Lions in the eighth minute. While the Rams' goalkeeper Serena Mensah made a massive save on a Columbia corner kick, junior Grace Hurren was able to collect the rebound, which was then sent home by Cohen.

Lions on the board!⬇️

Grace Hurren keeps alive a corner kick attempt, allowing Shira Cohen🦁 to knock it home!⚽️

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Three minutes later rookie Maia Tabion recorded her third goal of the season, drawing and taking her first collegiate penalty kick.

The Lions continued their unrelenting attack in the second half. Ania Prussak produced her second goal of the season, shooting a free kick through the hands of Fordham's relieving goalkeeper Maria O'Sullivan.

Senior Blake Turner tallied her first collegiate goal in the 71^st minute. Classmate Ally Clark registered the assist after taking the initial shot on O'Sullivan.

It's a COLLEGIATE FIRST GOAL for Blake Turner!⬇️

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Paige Nurkin earned the start in net, turning away three shots over 80 minutes. Senior Mackenzie Bryant provided 10 minutes of relief.

Under siege, Fordham's goalkeeper combined for 15 saves.

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