Cornell battles to the end with MWC title contender Grinnell

MOUNT VERNON – Cornell’s defense played tough for the duration of Wednesday’s 2-0 women’s soccer loss to Midwest Conference title contender Grinnell on the Rams’ home turf. The Rams held their own against an aggressive Grinnell attack, surrendering one goal in each half. But that was enough for the Pioneers to improve to 8-3-3 overall and 4-0-1 in MWC play. Cornell goalkeeper Sabrina Ibanez turned in a courageous 13-save effort that saw her battle through a second-half injury to finish the match. It was the 11th complete-game performance by the Ram sophomore. With her seventh double-digit save outing of the…