Columbia jumped out to a 2-0 first half lead and the Lions' defense held the Pride to just 4 shots in a 3-0 win Wednesday evening at the Baker Field Complex. Columbia improves to 9-2 with the win, while the Pride falls to 7-6 on the year after their fourth consecutive loss.

Desi Scherf scored what proved to be the game winner 9:41 into the contest as she converted a rebound into the top left corner of the goal. Nearly 10 minutes later, Caitlin Mullins scored on a penalty stroke to give Columbia a 2-0 lead. The Lions held a 7-1 shot advantage in the opening half.

Carson Christus finished the scoring at 60:56, scoring on a give-and-go from Christine Buszczak. The Hofstra defense limited Columbia to three second half shots, while the Pride offense managed three shots of their own in the closing stanza.

Freshman keeper Meredith Golden got the start in goal for the Pride and made two saves. Gena Miller made four saves for Columbia.

The Pride returns to action Sunday, October 19 at Yale. Game time is 2 p.m.

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