Cornell women’s soccer struggled to contain Princeton’s second-half attack Saturday, falling 3-0 in an Ivy League matchup at Berman Field. The Big Red dropped to 5-6-2 overall and 1-3-0 in conference play, while the Tigers improved to 6-5-1 overall and 2-2-0 in the Ivy League.
Cornell held Princeton scoreless through the opening 45 minutes despite facing consistent offensive pressure. Goalkeeper Sofia Kerrigan made three first-half saves, while Amanda Polyniak recorded the Big Red’s only shot on goal in the third minute.
The Tigers held a narrow 4-3 advantage in shots entering halftime but took control shortly after the break.
Stella Monberg opened the scoring in the 48th minute, heading home a corner kick from Kayla Wong for her sixth goal of the season.
Princeton doubled its advantage in the 57th minute when Wong delivered another corner kick, finding Zoe Markesini for a header that marked her first goal of the year.
Cornell struggled to generate scoring opportunities in the second half, managing just one shot attempt from Lauren DiPierri in the 54th minute.
Dylan Jovanovic sealed the victory in the 86th minute, finishing a pass from Julia Johnson for her fourth goal of the season.
Princeton finished with an 11-4 advantage in shots, including an 8-1 edge in shots on goal, while also dominating corner kicks 11-1. Kerrigan recorded four saves for Cornell.
The Big Red returns to action Saturday, October 24, hosting Penn at Berman Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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