Princeton Edges Cornell 1-0 in Ivy Semifinal
Pru Lindsey's second-quarter goal sends Princeton to the Ivy League field hockey championship game against Yale.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hockey
Princeton defeated Cornell 1-0 on Friday at Berylson Field in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in an Ivy League field hockey semifinal. Pru Lindsey scored late in the second quarter, and Princeton outshot Cornell 18-2 and earned 12 penalty corners to Cornell's two.
Why it matters
The win advances Princeton to the Ivy League championship, where it will face Yale on Sunday at noon. Cornell's season ends at 7-10 overall after a 4-3 Ivy League finish.
The final score was 1-0, with Martha Broderick making six saves for Cornell and Olivia Caponiti one save for Princeton. Princeton finished 13-4 overall and 6-1 in Ivy League play, while Cornell finished 7-10 overall and 4-3 in league play.
The players
Princeton University
Princeton is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, whose field hockey program competes in the Ivy League.
Cornell University
Cornell is a private Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York, whose field hockey program competes in the Ivy League.
The details
Anna Faulstich's shot was deflected by a defender and kicked away by Broderick, and the rebound fell to Lindsey, who poked it into the goal with less than three minutes left before halftime. Princeton held a 18-2 advantage in total shots during the game.
Timeline
Friday: Princeton defeated Cornell 1-0 in the Ivy League semifinal.
Sunday at noon: Princeton will face Yale in the Ivy League championship game.
Season Trajectory
Princeton's 6-1 Ivy League record and advancement to the title game extend a strong conference season within the Ivy League field hockey bracket. Cornell's 7-10 finish closes out a season in which it went 4-3 in conference play.
Princeton's advancement guarantees it a berth in Sunday's championship game against Yale, while Cornell's season is over. Fans planning to follow the Ivy League postseason can expect the title game at noon on Sunday.
The takeaway
Princeton's 18-2 shot advantage and 12 penalty corners show the control it held in the semifinal, even with a narrow 1-0 margin. The title game against Yale will test whether that control carries into the final.
What happens next
Princeton and Yale meet in the Ivy League field hockey championship game on Sunday at noon.
Further reading
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