Samantha Mahoney, a junior goalkeeper for Columbia’s women’s soccer team, was named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week for games played August 17–23, 2026.
Defensive Player of the Week Award
During that stretch she helped the Lions to two draws, including a 0‑0 stalemate against St. John’s in which she made three saves to preserve a clean sheet, and a season‑opening draw versus Hofstra where she recorded a single save.
The honor marks her second Ivy League defensive award, her first coming in the 2025 season finale, and it stands as the first weekly defensive recognition for Columbia in the 2026 campaign.
Coach staff highlighted her consistency and shot‑stopping ability as key factors in the team’s early‑season defensive solidity.
The Lions are scheduled to play Villanova on Thursday, August 24, at 6 p.m. in a non‑conference match that will test their defense against a new opponent.