NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cornell softball traveled to the Big Apple to challenge Ivy-League partner Columbia in a three-game series. The Lions pulled out victories in both games of the Saturday doubleheader. Columbia faced early deficits in both contests, but found a way to come out on top. The Big Red dropped the first game in extra-innings, 5-3. Columbia ran away with a 6-3 win in the second game.

Game One
Cornell opened up the game with a two run homer from Emma Antich. Kate Callaway went on to bat in Lily Travieso, pushing the Big Red out to an early 3-1 lead. Columbia registered a pair of runs to send the game to extra innings. The Lions completed their rally with two runs in the eighth-inning to earn a victory in game one.

Game Two
The Cornelians go off to another good start, registering an early run from Celia Macari. Emma Antich duplicated her performance from game one, smashing a two-run homer to boost the Cornell lead to 3-0. Columbia came storming back, rattling off six straight runs to pull off it's second come-from-behind victory on the day.

Next Action
The Big Red will return to the diamond tomorrow, as it reconvenes with Columbia in the Big Apple. Game action will be broadcasted on ESPN+.