The Cal Bears field hockey squad notched a decisive 4-0 triumph over Columbia in their home match, further lengthening their winning streak and reinforcing their momentum heading into the weekend.
Key Performances
Senior forward Holly Pears set the tone early, threading an assist to junior Liz Klompmaker for the opening goal late in the first quarter, a moment that sparked the Bears' offensive surge.
Klompmaker answered the call again in the third quarter, intercepting a lifted ball and converting it into a decisive goal that pushed Cal’s lead, and the junior now sits tied for fifth on the program’s all‑time career goals list with 36 tallies.
The Bears continued to press, and with just over four minutes remaining, sophomore Cato Arlman and freshman Josefina Moyano added back‑to‑back goals, sealing the 4-0 margin and underscoring the depth of Cal’s attack.
Coach Donna Fong and assistant Steve Danielson praised the team’s improved outletting and ball movement, noting that Cal limited Columbia to only two shots on goal and two penalty corners while generating 15 shots and five penalty corners of their own.
Looking ahead, Cal will travel to face Michigan on September 11 at 2 p.m. and Michigan State on September 13 at 9 a.m., with the Wolverines currently riding a 3‑1 record after an overtime victory and the Spartans boasting a strong 5‑4‑1 slate that includes a historic edge over Cal.
Cal’s storied history against Michigan State features five wins, four losses and a tie, a testament to the Bears’ resilience, while the upcoming contests promise fresh challenges as both Michigan and Michigan State enter the series as formidable opponents.