Princeton Women’s Soccer Visits Cornell Seeking Late-Season Ivy League Turnaround
The Princeton women’s soccer team travels to Ithaca, New York, on Saturday afternoon to face Cornell at 1 p.m. in a crucial Ivy League matchup streaming on ESPN+. Princeton enters the contest looking to mirror its late-season surge from the previous year, when the Tigers rebounded from an identical 1-2 conference start to claim the Ivy League title, according to goprincetontigers.com.
Princeton arrives at 5-5-1 overall following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Penn at Myslik Field at Roberts Stadium. Despite dominating the run of play with a 19-9 advantage in total shots, a 7-3 edge in shots on goal, and 10 corner kicks to Penn’s six, the Tigers conceded the match’s only goal in the 88th minute. Cornell stands at 4-5-2 overall and also holds a 1-2 conference mark after opening Ivy play with a win over Yale before dropping consecutive matches to Harvard and Columbia.
Chasing the Ivy League Tournament Race
With four conference fixtures remaining on the schedule, Princeton sits in a tightly contested middle tier of the Ivy League table. Brown paces the conference standings with seven points, while Dartmouth, Harvard, and Columbia share second place with six points apiece. Penn holds four points, Princeton and Cornell share three points each with identical 1-2 records, and Yale remains without a point. The top four teams at the conclusion of the regular season advance to the Ivy League Tournament.
Princeton’s offensive attack through 11 matches features freshman Stella Monberg, who paces the squad with five goals, 13 points, and two game-winning goals. Monberg has scored all five of her goals during a four-game stretch, including a pair against Harvard and two more during a 2-1 victory at Yale. Dylan Jovanovic and Kayla Wong each contribute nine points on three goals and three assists, while Maddie Recupero adds seven points. In goal, Cecilia Cerone has logged a team-high 540 minutes across 11 appearances with nine starts, securing five wins and contributing to four clean sheets.
Historical Dominance and the Cornell Matchup
Princeton commands a 33-8-4 advantage in the all-time series against Cornell and has captured the last three meetings. The Tigers have won 26 of the past 27 encounters dating back to 1996, with the lone exception coming in a 2022 defeat in Ithaca. Last season in Princeton, the Tigers earned a 2-0 victory behind first-half goals from Alexandra Barry and a late strike from Drew Coomans. During their last trip to Ithaca in 2024, the Tigers secured a 3-0 win built entirely on first-half scoring from Isabella Garces and Barry.
Cornell counters with Emily Gibbons, who leads the Big Red with four goals and nine points. Goalkeeper Sofia Kerrigan has played every minute between the posts for Cornell this season, registering 38 saves, five shutouts, a .717 save percentage, and a 1.36 goals-against average. The Big Red enter Saturday with a 3-2 home record and a 1-3-2 mark away from Ithaca.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Matchup
What channel is broadcasting the Princeton versus Cornell match?
The match streams live on ESPN+ starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon from Ithaca, New York.
How does Princeton’s current conference record compare to last season?
Princeton sits at 1-2 in the Ivy League through three conference games, exactly matching its conference record at the same juncture last season before the Tigers won their final four league matches to capture the championship.
What is Princeton’s all-time record against Cornell?
Princeton holds a 33-8-4 lead in the all-series history against the Big Red, having won 26 of the last 27 matches played between the two programs since 1996.
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