GRINNELL – A short lapse midway through the second half cost Cornell's men's soccer team in Tuesday's 4-2 Midwest Conference setback to in-state rival Grinnell at Springer Field.
 
The Rams (5-4-1 overall) lost for only the second time since early September and moved to 1-2 in MWC play. Grinnell (6-4 overall) remained atop the league standings at 3-0.
 
Grinnell scored three unanswered goals to finish the match for its first victory over the Rams since 2017.
 
After the Pioneers grabbed a 1-0 lead only four minutes in, Cornell responded with back-to-back scores moments later. Freshman Brenton DuBoise netted his first collegiate goal off an assist from reigning MWC Offensive Performer of the Week George Archer at the nine-minute mark.
 
Andrew Lopez pushed the Rams ahead 2-1 with an unassisted marker in the 19th minute. Although Cornell's first lead of the match lasted only 41 seconds. Grinnell quickly evened the score at 2-2 on a penalty kick.
 
The Pioneers struck for two goals during a three-minute stretch in the second half, proving to be the difference in the outcome. The go-ahead score came at the 65-minute mark.
 
Archer accounted for three of Cornell's nine shots. Lopez and Aidan Lerch had two attempts apiece.
 
Cornell goalkeeper Will Bickel recorded nine saves over 90 minutes. The Pioneers attempted 19 shots.
  
Coming up – Cornell is home Saturday for a 3 p.m. nonconference match with Buena Vista.