Second-Half Goals Lift IU Columbus Past Harris-Stowe, 2-1

IU Columbus scored twice in the second half and held off a late Harris-Stowe rally to earn a 2-1 women’s soccer victory Wednesday afternoon at NexusPark.

The Crimson Pride improved to 2-2-1 with the victory, while Harris-Stowe dropped to 2-3-1.
Neither team could break through during the opening 45 minutes, sending the match to halftime scoreless. Harris-Stowe held a 6-3 advantage in shots during the first half, but IU Columbus kept the Hornets off the scoreboard.

The Crimson Pride finally found the breakthrough in the 57th minute. Nadia Harris scored her first goal of the season at 56:46, with Lydia Wooley providing the assist to put IU Columbus ahead 1-0.

IU Columbus doubled its advantage at 71:59 when Jessica Finfera found the back of the net for her first goal of the season.

That second goal proved crucial.

Harris-Stowe cut the deficit in half with just over five minutes remaining as Laura Bordiga scored at 84:58, making it a 2-1 match.
The Crimson Pride protected the one-goal advantage the rest of the way to secure the victory.

Harris-Stowe generated more of the offensive pressure, finishing with a 17-7 advantage in shots and putting 10 attempts on goal. IU Columbus put three of its seven shots on frame—and converted two of them.

Crimson Pride’s goalkeeper Zoe Bippus, was a major factor, recording nine saves to keep Harris-Stowe at bay. The Hornets also held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.