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Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Stockton Photo, Inc.
Field Hockey Dominates No. 18 UAlbany in 3-0 Season-Opening Win on Friday
9/5/2025 5:54:00 PM | Field Hockey
Adams, J. Solari Etcheberry, and Kaczor score; Houle records seven saves
ALBANY, N.Y. — Columbia field hockey blanked No. 18 UAlbany, 3-0, in Friday's season opener at Alumni Turf.
The victory is Columbia's first over a ranked opponent since 2019 and the second shutout in a road season opener in program history. The win is also head coach Niki Miller's first over a ranked opponent.
Goalkeeper Margot Houle made seven saves to earn her first collegiate career win. Columbia (1-0) outshot UAlbany (3-1), 18-15, with the Great Danes holding the shots on goal advantage, 7-6.
Lizzie Adams found the back of the cage for Columbia's first goal of the season with 7:38 left in the second quarter. Mckenzie Bloom was credited with an assist. Jacinta Solari Etcheberry followed up two minutes later with a goal to put the Lions up 2-0 before halftime.
Nearly 11 minutes into the third quarter of her collegiate debut, Izzy Kaczor scored her first career goal off a pass from Sophia Abate.
In a scoreless first quarter, Jacinta Solari Etcheberry recorded five of Columbia's six shots and got two on the cage. The Lions held the Great Danes without a shot in the opening 15 minutes.
Columbia hosts LIU on Sunday at 11:30 for its home opener at the Columbia Field Hockey Complex.
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For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
The victory is Columbia's first over a ranked opponent since 2019 and the second shutout in a road season opener in program history. The win is also head coach Niki Miller's first over a ranked opponent.
Goalkeeper Margot Houle made seven saves to earn her first collegiate career win. Columbia (1-0) outshot UAlbany (3-1), 18-15, with the Great Danes holding the shots on goal advantage, 7-6.
Lizzie Adams found the back of the cage for Columbia's first goal of the season with 7:38 left in the second quarter. Mckenzie Bloom was credited with an assist. Jacinta Solari Etcheberry followed up two minutes later with a goal to put the Lions up 2-0 before halftime.
Nearly 11 minutes into the third quarter of her collegiate debut, Izzy Kaczor scored her first career goal off a pass from Sophia Abate.
In a scoreless first quarter, Jacinta Solari Etcheberry recorded five of Columbia's six shots and got two on the cage. The Lions held the Great Danes without a shot in the opening 15 minutes.
Columbia hosts LIU on Sunday at 11:30 for its home opener at the Columbia Field Hockey Complex.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
Team Stats
COL
UALBANY
Goals
3
0
Shots
18
15
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
7
3
Corners
8
11
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Adams, Lizzie (1)
Assisted By: Bloom, Mckenzie
GOAL by Columbia Adams, Lizzie (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Bloom, Mckenzie, goal number 1 for season.
22:22
Solari Etcheberry, J (1)
GOAL by Columbia Solari Etcheberry, J, goal number 1 for season.
25:05
Kaczor, Izzy (1)
Assisted By: Abate, Sophia
GOAL by Columbia Kaczor, Izzy, Assist by Abate, Sophia, goal number 1 for season.
40:48
Game Leaders
Shots
11
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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