Friday, September 6
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3:00 P.M.
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Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Stockton Photo, Inc.
Field Hockey Drops Season Opener at UMass
9/6/2024 5:15:00 PM | Field Hockey
AMHERST, Mass. — Columbia field hockey fell in its season opener at UMass, 4-1, on Friday from Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex.
UMass (1-2) opened the scoring 2:24 into the match off a penalty corner. Elani Sherwood had a tip-in that gave the Minutewomen a 1-0 lead. The Minutewomen then tacked on two more goals in the frame to hold a 3-0 advantage after 15 minutes of play.
Columbia (0-1) registered two shots on goal in the opening quarter and Lions goalkeeper Katie Wimmer stopped two shots in goal. UMass added another goal later in the half with 3:41 until the break. Wimmer had seven saves in the first half.
After a scoreless third period, Nicole Campolattaro scored her first career goal in her collegiate debut and the first of the Lions' season with 5:03 left in the match.
Wimmer made 11 saves on the day, while Mckenzie Bloom and Campolattaro each tallied two shots on goal. Columbia had seven shots total, with the four from Bloom and Campolattaro coming on goal.
The Lions are back in action next Friday when they host LIU at 6 p.m. for their home opener.
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For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
UMass (1-2) opened the scoring 2:24 into the match off a penalty corner. Elani Sherwood had a tip-in that gave the Minutewomen a 1-0 lead. The Minutewomen then tacked on two more goals in the frame to hold a 3-0 advantage after 15 minutes of play.
Columbia (0-1) registered two shots on goal in the opening quarter and Lions goalkeeper Katie Wimmer stopped two shots in goal. UMass added another goal later in the half with 3:41 until the break. Wimmer had seven saves in the first half.
After a scoreless third period, Nicole Campolattaro scored her first career goal in her collegiate debut and the first of the Lions' season with 5:03 left in the match.
Wimmer made 11 saves on the day, while Mckenzie Bloom and Campolattaro each tallied two shots on goal. Columbia had seven shots total, with the four from Bloom and Campolattaro coming on goal.
The Lions are back in action next Friday when they host LIU at 6 p.m. for their home opener.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
Team Stats
COL
UMASS
Goals
1
4
Shots
7
20
Shots on Goal
4
15
Saves
11
3
Corners
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Sherwood, Elani (1)
put back off penalty corner
2:24
Falconer, Cara (1)
Assisted By: Campbell, Dempsey
shot into left side from middle of circl
7:22
Henderson, Savanna (1)
Assisted By: Campbell, Dempsey
shot placed into bottom left corner from
13:57
Benkenstein, Gabby (1)
tipped in directly behind goalkeeper
26:19
Campolattaro, Nicole
GOAL by COL Campolattaro, Nicole.
54:57
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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