Columbia plays Manhattan on Monday, Sept.15. GOJASPERS.COM/COURTESY
Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor
Men’s Soccer
Manhattan University men’s soccer dropped a 2-0 match to Columbia on Monday night at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium.
Columbia struck first in the 11th minute to take control early. Manhattan’s first chance came in the 25th when captain Henry Hamilton put a shot on goal.
Head Coach Tom Giovatto made three substitutions in the 31st minute to spark the offense. James Lucas stepped on and created an attempt less than a minute later. He later forced a corner kick that nearly turned into something for the Jaspers. Max Asplin-Rowley and Giovanni Rivera also added energy off the bench but the Lions defense held firm.
In the second half, William Fagerberg pushed forward with two attempts, including one on target. Columbia added a second goal to close the door.
Goalkeeper Ludvig Malberg was the highlight for Manhattan. He faced 23 shots and made a career-high nine saves. Lucas finished with three shots in 59 minutes. Hamilton, Fagerberg and Rivera each added one shot in the loss.
Women’s Volleyball
Manhattan University women’s volleyball fell in straight sets to Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday night inside the Bogota Savings Bank Center. The Knights took the match 25-14, 25-21 and 25-16.
Women’s Volleyball takes down Rhode Island in straight sets. VINCENT DUSOVIC / COURTESY
The Jaspers spread the offense early with their first five points coming from five different players. Helenn Montilla, Fiona VanDyke, Hanna Kaczynska, Abby Morreale and Emma Francesconi each chipped in a score to open the match. FDU answered with a pair of long runs to secure the first set.
In the second, the Knights went on a 7-0 stretch, but Manhattan punched back with six straight points capped by a kill from Katie Powers. VanDyke gave the Jaspers their lone lead of the night with a service ace before FDU closed out the frame. The Knights then controlled the third to finish the sweep.
Manhattan won the block battle with seven compared to three for FDU. Powers and Montilla tied for the team lead with five kills each. Emilia Kuzniar set the tone with 17 assists, marking the third time this year she has recorded more than 15 in a match. VanDyke added a team-high 12 digs.
Women’s Soccer
Manhattan University women’s soccer dropped its MAAC matchup to Sacred Heart on Saturday afternoon, falling 4-0 at Park Avenue Field.
The Jaspers came out firing with junior midfielder Olivia McMaster testing the keeper inside the first five minutes. Sacred Heart struck back on the counter in the 15th minute and doubled the lead just five minutes later. McMaster added two more chances before halftime, but Manhattan went into the break trailing 2-0.
In the second half, the Jaspers pushed forward with five shots in a four-minute span. McMaster, Amaya Hill, Kaylee Stowell and freshman Scarlett Smith all challenged the Pioneer defense, but Sacred Heart extended its lead with two more goals by the 75th minute. Freshman Eryn Primus delivered the final look for Manhattan in the 81st, forcing another save.
Goalkeeper Molly Brunk matched her career high with nine saves. Defender Talia Omer went the distance, playing a full 90 minutes for the fourth straight match. Manhattan also earned seven corner kicks, tying its season high set against Central Connecticut State.
The Jaspers (1-3-4, 0-2 MAAC) return to action Wednesday at Iona.