Friday, September 26
3:00 P.M.
Columbia University
(3-3, 0-2)
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4
Brown
(3-3, 1-1)
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2
3
4
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Brown
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2
0
1
4
Columbia
0
0
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Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Owen Cooper
Field Hockey Downed by Brown on Friday
9/26/2025 4:57:00 PM | Field Hockey
Sophia Abate nets the lone goal for the Lions
NEW YORK — Columbia field hockey dropped a 4-1 decision to Brown in Ivy League action on Friday afternoon at the Columbia Field Hockey Complex.
Brown (3-3, 1-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead before halftime, thanks to two goals from Lexi Pellegrino. Sophia Abate's goal for Columbia came with 43 seconds left in the third quarter off a penalty corner, with assists from Sam Petrucco and Delfina Gonzalez Lobo, cutting Brown's lead to 3-1.
The Lions (3-3, 0-2) generated seven shots, including four in the third period as they pushed to get back into the game.
Goalkeeper Margot Houle kept Columbia in contention with 13 saves, with eight of them coming in the third quarter when Brown applied heavy pressure. Lizzie Adams added three defensive saves for the Lions.
Pellegrino set up Frances Moriniere's late fourth-quarter goal for Brown that sealed the result.
The Lions visit No. 19 Rutgers on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
Brown (3-3, 1-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead before halftime, thanks to two goals from Lexi Pellegrino. Sophia Abate's goal for Columbia came with 43 seconds left in the third quarter off a penalty corner, with assists from Sam Petrucco and Delfina Gonzalez Lobo, cutting Brown's lead to 3-1.
The Lions (3-3, 0-2) generated seven shots, including four in the third period as they pushed to get back into the game.
Goalkeeper Margot Houle kept Columbia in contention with 13 saves, with eight of them coming in the third quarter when Brown applied heavy pressure. Lizzie Adams added three defensive saves for the Lions.
Pellegrino set up Frances Moriniere's late fourth-quarter goal for Brown that sealed the result.
The Lions visit No. 19 Rutgers on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
Team Stats
BROWN
COLUMBIA
Goals
4
1
Shots
25
7
Shots on Goal
20
2
Saves
1
13
Corners
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
15
12
Scoring Plays
Lexi Pellegrino
Assisted By: Mia Karine myklebust
GOAL by Brown Lexi Pellegrino (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Mia Karine myklebust
6:48
Sadie Schultz
Assisted By: Lexi Pellegrino
GOAL by Brown Sadie Schultz, Assist by Lexi Pellegrino
17:25
Lexi Pellegrino
Assisted By: Juliette Meijaard , Lucy Adams
GOAL by Brown Lexi Pellegrino, Assist by Juliette Meijaard and Lucy Adams
29:00
Lizzie Adams
Assisted By: Delfi Gonzalez lobo , Sophia Abate
GOAL by Columbia Lizzie Adams, Assist by Delfi Gonzalez lobo and Sophia Abate
44:17
Frances Moriniere
Assisted By: Lexi Pellegrino
GOAL by Brown Frances Moriniere, Assist by Lexi Pellegrino
58:14
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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