Katie Wimmer Stops Eight Shots as Lions Battle Delaware – Columbia University Athletics

NEW YORK – Katie Wimmer of Columbia area hockey (3-7,0-2) added eight extra saves to her Ivy League-leading save whole, giving her 68 for the season, because the Lions went up towards Delaware (3-8,1-1) on Sunday afternoon. Columbia fell to the Blue Hens by a rating of 3-1.
 
The Blue Hens ripped off two photographs earlier than discovering the again of the 5 minutes into the competition. Columbia restricted the attacking alternatives for Delaware within the second quarter, blocking three photographs and holding the Blue Hens scoreless. The Lions went into the break down by one.
 
The Delaware insurance coverage purpose was added close to the midway mark of the third quarter. The Lions offensive depth elevated within the last quarter. Columbia had 5 photographs within the first 5 minutes earlier than lastly beating the Blue Hens keeper. Maya Walker netted her fifth purpose of the season, tied for fifth most within the Ivy League. The junior capitalized on a nook entry, getting assists from Sophie Rockefeller and Meg Bowen.
 
Delaware added the dagger 5 minutes later, making a two-point gap. The Blue Hens held their lead till the ultimate whistle.
 
The Lions performed at the moment’s contest in reminiscence of Rick Holzinger, father of present Lion Lucy Holzinger, who handed away from mind most cancers within the fall of 2020.
 
To honor his reminiscence, the Lions are supporting the Broach Basis, a charitable group for mind most cancers analysis. All proceeds from the Broach Basis can be offered as grants in direction of certified analysis clinics and docs who’re conducting main analysis within the space of mind most cancers.
 
To be taught extra concerning the Broach Basis and its mission, or to donate, please go to thebroachfoundation.org/donate