The California Golden Bears field hockey team extended their unbeaten streak to three games with a 4-0 shutout victory over Columbia, improving their record to 3-0 early in the season.
Liz Klompmaker was the offensive catalyst, scoring twice and moving into a tie for fifth place on the program’s all‑time goals list with her 36th career tally, while the Bears limited Columbia to just two shots.
Key Contributions
Holly Pears set up the opening goal with a precise lob into the circle, giving California a 1-0 lead heading into the second half, and Klompmaker added her second goal four minutes into the third period by taking a ball from the 25‑yard line.
The final two goals arrived in the last five minutes of the fourth period, both converted from penalty corners; Flore Uges redirected the ball with 3:20 remaining, and Cato Arlman scored off a stop by Holly Pears, marking her first career goal.
Even as the Bears dominated, Columbia’s coaching staff, represented by Donna Fong and Steve Danielson, received commendation for their effort despite the challenging performance.
Looking ahead, the Golden Bears are scheduled to face Michigan on September 11 and Michigan State on September 13, continuing their early‑season road trip.