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.
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.
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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