Lauter leads Georgetown to last-minute victory over Columbia

On Saturday, Georgetown University faced off against Columbia University in a closely contested football game in Washington, D.C. Columbia initially took control of the match, establishing a 14-0 lead in the first half through two touchdown passes from Cole Freeman. However, Georgetown responded with a strong performance, highlighted by a touchdown run from Bryce Cox that narrowed the score to 14-7 by halftime. In the second half, Danny Lauter emerged as a key player for Georgetown, throwing two touchdown passes to Nicholas Dunneman, including a crucial 16-yard pass with just 1:10 remaining in the game. Despite Columbia's Hugo Merry adding a field goal to extend their lead to 17-13, Lauter's leadership on an eight-play drive ultimately secured the victory for Georgetown. Lauter completed 25 of 33 passes for 292 yards, while Dunneman and Jimmy Kibble were standout receivers, contributing significantly to the Hoyas' offensive success. Columbia's Freeman struggled in the second half, throwing three interceptions, which proved detrimental to their chances of winning. This game marked a significant comeback for Georgetown, improving their record to 3-2, while Columbia fell to 1-1.