Cornell women's lacrosse triumphed over Columbia with a 12-6 victory, propelled by Ellie Bergin's hat trick and Ella Wilmot's strong performance including two goals and four assists. The Big Red established an early 4-1 lead and maintained control throughout the match. After pulling ahead 6-1, Cornell outscored Columbia in the final quarter to secure the win, improving their overall record to 6-3.

By the Numbers
  • Cornell scored five consecutive goals, leading to a 7-2 advantage at halftime.
  • Wilmot contributed six points total (2 goals, 4 assists), while Bergin scored three goals.
State of Play
  • Cornell improved to 1-1 in Ivy League play, solidifying their competitive position.
  • The Big Red outshot Columbia 28-20 and won 16 ground balls to Columbia's 13.
What's Next

Cornell is set to host Dartmouth on March 28, aiming to continue their winning momentum against a team they trail in the all-time series 34-12.

Bottom Line

Cornell showcased a dominant offensive performance, highlighting the effectiveness of their attack, and will need to build on this momentum as they face Dartmouth next week.