Lions forward Will Stamatis will be sitting out this season, although his future with the Light Blue is unknown.
Last year, the forward started 16 of Columbia’s 17 games and led the Lions in shots, shots on goal, goals, points, and game-winning goals, leading the Ivy League in the latter category. He had 47 shots when no other Lion mustered 30, and 23 shots on goal with the next-best tally at 12. He was recognized as first-team All-Ivy as well as NCAA third-team All-Northeast Regional.
Stamatis, junior midfielder Henning Sauerbier, junior midfielder David Najem, and senior midfielder/forward Nick Scott were expected to lead the Lions’ attack this season. Sophomores Kofi Agyapong and Greg Gudis and freshman Frederick Elliot are possible replacements, as the only other natural forwards on the roster.
—Muneeb Alam