Women's Soccer Falls to Columbia, Ending Harvard’s Championship Hopes
Harvard women’s soccer traveled to New York City on Saturday to take on the Columbia Lions, falling 2–1 after 90 minutes of intense play. The loss marked the end of Harvard’s postseason hopes.
Across the season, the team fought inconsistency and injuries while testing new lineups. Despite early challenges, the Crimson climbed the Ivy League standings, positioning themselves as strong contenders for a conference title.
The momentum faltered after a tough senior night defeat to the University of Pennsylvania the previous weekend. Arriving in New York, Harvard aimed to secure at least one point to keep its championship dreams alive, but Columbia held firm after its own loss to Princeton.
“Harvard entered the final match prepared to leave its heart on the field.”
Season Summary
- Final record: 5–6–3 overall, 3–3–1 Ivy League
- Opponent: Columbia Lions (6–6–3, 4–2–1 Ivy)
- Final score: Columbia 2, Harvard 1
- Venue: New York City
Reflection
The Crimson demonstrated grit and improvement throughout the season, but a disappointing finish closed the door on potential postseason success.
Author’s summary: After battling through injuries and inconsistency, Harvard women’s soccer fell short in New York, ending its promising Ivy League campaign with a narrow 2–1 loss to Columbia.