Seven Grapplers Travel to 47th Midlands Championships
12/27/09
The Harvard wrestling team returns to action for the first time since the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and senior co-captain Louis Caputo makes his season debut for the Crimson.
Fanhouse.com: In Like Lin
12/27/09
Jeremy Lin knows that people are talking about him, now more than ever before -- and that largely because of him, they're talking about Harvard basketball more than ever. None of it means he's that comfortable with it, though.
Harvard Returns to Action at Marist
12/27/09
After a 20-day break from the basketball court, the Harvard women's basketball team returns to action at Marist Tuesday night. The Crimson is looking for its first win over the Red Foxes in program history.
Harvard Host Cambridge Neighbor MIT Monday at 4
12/26/09
Harvard returns to Lavietes Pavilion for the first time since Dec. 2 with a Monday afternoon matinee against Cambridge neighbor MIT.
Akpan Signs Major League Soccer Contract
12/23/09
Senior forward Andre Akpan of the Harvard men’s soccer team was among three collegiate seniors and four underclassmen from across the country to sign a Major League Soccer contract, the MLS announced.
December 27, 2009 Seven Grapplers Travel to 47th Midlands Championships
The Harvard wrestling team returns to action for the first time since the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and senior co-captain Louis Caputo makes his season debut for the Crimson.
December 27, 2009 Fanhouse.com: In Like Lin
Jeremy Lin knows that people are talking about him, now more than ever before -- and that largely because of him, they're talking about Harvard basketball more than ever. None of it means he's that comfortable with it, though.
December 27, 2009 Harvard Returns to Action at Marist
After a 20-day break from the basketball court, the Harvard women's basketball team returns to action at Marist Tuesday night. The Crimson is looking for its first win over the Red Foxes in program history.
December 26, 2009 Harvard Host Cambridge Neighbor MIT Monday at 4
Harvard returns to Lavietes Pavilion for the first time since Dec. 2 with a Monday afternoon matinee against Cambridge neighbor MIT.
December 23, 2009 Akpan Signs Major League Soccer Contract
Senior forward Andre Akpan of the Harvard men’s soccer team was among three collegiate seniors and four underclassmen from across the country to sign a Major League Soccer contract, the MLS announced.
December 23, 2009 No. 13 Georgetown Runs Past Harvard, 86-70
Georgetown University, ranked 13th nationally, used a 24-6 run spanning the halves to break away from a 33-33 tie and run past visiting Harvard, 86-70, at the Verizon Center Wednesday afternoon.
December 23, 2009 Bloomberg: Harvard Off To Best Start In 25 Years
Harvard University, the oldest and wealthiest U.S. school, hired Tommy Amaker three years ago to build a basketball program that would compete for Ivy League championships. The investment is paying off.
December 22, 2009 Botterill, Vaillancourt to Represent Team Canada at 2010 Olympics
Former Harvard All-Americans and Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award recipients Jennifer Botterill '02-03 and Sarah Vaillancourt '08-09 are among 21 players who have been chosen to represent Canada's National Women's Team a t the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C.
December 20, 2009 Nichols Earns Spot on NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team
Senior co-captain Lizzy Nichols was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-East Region second team and was also recently honored as a semifinalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup.
December 19, 2009 Genny Tulloch ’05 Nominated for 2009 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year
Former Harvard sailor Genny Tulloch ’05, the U.S. women's match racing champion, is one of five nominees for the 2009 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award, the United States Sailing Association announced this week.
December 19, 2009 Curry & Co. Provide New Face of Harvard's Top-Ranked Defense
Despite being on a 13-day hiatus from competition due to final exams, the buzz surrounding the Harvard basketball team has remained high. Much of the praise has appropriately been showered on familiar faces like guard Jeremy Lin and big man Keith Wright for their strong play; however as the Boston Herald recently pointed out, Tommy Amaker’s young supporting class...
December 18, 2009 Akpan, Rogers Take Home Soccer America Honors
Forward Andre Akpan, a finalist for the Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy, has been selected to the 2009 Soccer America MVPs team, while forward Brian Rogers earned a spot on the All-Freshman second team.
December 17, 2009 Three Harvard Alumnae Named to U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey Team
Former Crimson All-Americans Angela Ruggiero '02-04, Caitlin Cahow '07-08 and Julie Chu '06-07 are among 21 players selected to represent Team USA at the upcoming 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, B.C.
December 17, 2009 Harvard Basketball Runs this Town? You Decide
The mood in Harvard’s locker room was happy yet subdued after the Crimson knocked off Boston College for the second straight season at Conte Forum last week. The Crimson, winners by a 74-67 margin, had done what it came to do...
December 17, 2009 Harvard Basketball Runs This Town? You Decide
The Harvard women, under longtime head coach Kathy Delany-Smith, have swept their Boston-area foes with wins over Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern while adding a fourth win against Massachusetts rival Holy Cross. Harvard is 5-0 at home this season and has combined with the men for a 9-0 record at Lavietes Pavilion. Combined with the men, Harvard teams have won their last nine games against teams from the Bay State.
December 16, 2009 Five Former Harvard Rowers Selected for Oxford University Crew
Five former Harvard oarsmen were selected to the Oxford University rowing team and will race Thursday for a spot in the Blue boat at the historic Oxford/Cambridge race in April.
December 15, 2009 Schellberg Named a Finalist for Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup
Senior third baseman Melissa Schellberg of the Harvard softball team has been named one of five collegiate nominees for the sixth annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, Fred Northup, president of Athletes for a Better World announced Tuesday.
December 15, 2009 Men’s Volleyball 2010 Schedule Released
The Harvard men’s volleyball team has 21 matches scheduled for the 2010 season, with 13 non-conference dates and eight Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Hay Division matches.
December 14, 2009 Spurling Named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week
Forward Kaitlin Spurling of the fifth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team has been selected as the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.
December 14, 2009 Lin Named Ivy League Player of the Week Again
Harvard senior guard Jeremy Lin has been named the Ivy League Player of the Week for the second consecutive week in an announcement by the league office Monday afternoon.
December 14, 2009 Lippert Named Ivy League Rookie of the Week
Freshman Victoria Lippert was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week by the conference office on Monday for her efforts in Harvard’s 90-85 double overtime win over Northeastern on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
December 14, 2009 Akpan Garners College Soccer News All-America Status
After being honored as a finalist for the Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy, presented to the nation’s top soccer player, senior Andre Akpan continues to receive honors, as he was named to the College Soccer News All-America first team, the publication announced Monday.
December 14, 2009 Nyamekye, Akpan Invited to MLS Player Combine
Andre Akpan and Kwaku Nyamekye of the Harvard men’s soccer team are among 62 college seniors who have been invited to participate in the 2010 adidas Major League Soccer Player Combine.
December 12, 2009 Harvard Open Results
Results from the 2009 Harvard Open held Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Gordon Indoor Track and Tennis Center.
December 11, 2009 Pizzotti Signs With Green Bay Packers
Former Harvard quarterback Chris Pizzotti has signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers in an announcement made by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations
December 10, 2009 Harvard Earns Three Selections to NSCAA All-Northeast Region Team
Seniors Andre Akpan and Kwaku Nyamekye and freshman Brian Rogers of the Harvard men's soccer team were honored on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Northeast Region team.
December 10, 2009 Wideroff, Sheeleigh Elected Captains for Women’s Soccer
Juniors Gina Wideroff and Katherine Sheeleigh have been selected by their teammates as captains of the women’s soccer team for the 2010 season, head coach Ray Leone announced Thursday.
December 10, 2009 NYT: Oxford and Tradition Take on a New Meaning
By the time the phone rang at 5:30 one morning two years ago, Will Johnson was already intimately acquainted with tradition in college sports.
December 9, 2009 No. 10 Eagles Hold Off Crimson, 3-2
Michael Biega scored a goal in the third period to cut a Boston College lead to one goal, but the 10th-ranked Eagles held on for a 3-2 win against the Harvard men’s hockey team Wednesday night at Bright Hockey Center.
December 9, 2009 Lin, Harvard Do It Again, Top Boston College, 74-67
Jeremy Lin had 16 second-half points and made 10-of-12 free throws in the game to guide the Harvard men’s basketball team to its second straight win over crosstown rival Boston College.
December 9, 2009 Babic, Voith Named Men's Water Polo Captains
Sophomore Luka Babic and junior Bret Voith of the Harvard men’s water polo team have been selected as captains for the 2010 season, head coach Erik Farrar announced today.
December 9, 2009 Season Recap: Women's Soccer Wins Second Straight Ivy Title
Harvard repeated a unique feat this fall, as the Crimson men and women’s soccer teams each claimed the Ancient Eight crown, marking the first conference sweep for the Crimson in soccer since 1996.
December 9, 2009 ESPN: BC Looks To Prevent Crash Landing
Boston College didn't need to hear what happened to UConn on Sunday to know not to take Harvard lightly. The Eagles already knew all about Harvard.
December 8, 2009 Harvard Women Top the CSA Poll
The Harvard women’s squash team moved up in the CSA team rankings to the No. 1 position. The Crimson is off to a 4-0 start overall and stands at 3-0 in the Ivy League.
December 8, 2009 Dickson, Warren Named 2010 Captains at Field Hockey Banquet
Carly Dickson and KJ Warren were named the Harvard field hockey team’s 2010 captains at the Crimson’s annual team banquet Monday night at the Murr Center. Both elected captains were also honored with individual awards, as was sophomore back Pilar Mayora.
December 8, 2009 Harvard Battles Boston College Wednesday Night
Harvard takes to the road Wednesday evening when the Crimson travels to Boston College for a 7:00 p.m. game at the Conte Forum.
December 8, 2009 Season Recap: Cross Country Culminates Another Successful Campaign
The Harvard cross country team closed out 2009 with three runners representing the program at the NCAA Championships. The Crimson also rose to the top ranks of the Ivy League and the Northeast region.
December 8, 2009 Kessler Named to Canada’s National Women’s Under-22 Team
Senior goaltender Christina Kessler of the Harvard women’s hockey team has been selected to Canada’s National Women’s Under-22 Team at the 2010 MLP Cup, to be played Jan. 5-9, 2010 in Ravensburg, Germany.
December 8, 2009 Harvard Welcomes No. 10 BC to Bright Wednesday
The Harvard men’s hockey team meets crosstown rival No. 10 Boston College Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Bright Hockey Center in a preview of a Beanpot semifinal matchup. The Crimson is playing its final game before a layoff of nearly three weeks.
December 7, 2009 Lin Named Ivy League Player of the Week
Harvard senior guard Jeremy Lin has been named the Ivy League Player of the Week in an announcement by the league office late Monday afternoon.
December 7, 2009 Kessler Receives Second Consecutive Nod as ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week
After recording back-to-back shutouts against No. 2 Minnesota at Bright Hockey Center last weekend, senior Christina Kessler of the sixth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team has been honored as the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week for the second straight time.
December 7, 2009 Trio of Harvard Players Tabbed to NEWISA All-New England Team
Goalkeeper Lauren Mann, defender Lizzy Nichols and forward Katherine Sheeleigh of the Ivy League champion Harvard women's soccer team have been honored on the NEWISA All-New England team.
December 7, 2009 Markley Tabbed Player of the Week For Third Time This Season
For the third time this season and second week in a row, junior Emma Markley has been named Ivy League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week by the conference office.
December 6, 2009 Lin Dazzles With 30 Points But No. 13 UConn Hangs On, 79-73
The University of Connecticut, ranked 14th nationally by the AP and 13th by the coaches, got all it could handle Sunday afternoon as the Huskies needed a big free throw shooting day to down the Harvard Crimson, 79-73, at Gampel Pavilion.
December 6, 2009 Harvard Comes Back on Boston University for 85-68 Win
Junior Brogan Berry led four Crimson players in double figures as the Harvard women’s basketball team came back from nine point second half deficit as the Crimson hand Boston University a 85-68 loss on Sunday.
December 6, 2009 Harvard Opens Indoor Season at Jay Carisella Track and Field Invitational
The Harvard men’s and women’s track and field teams kicked off the indoor season Saturday at the First Annual Jay Carisella Track & Field Invitational held at the Reggie Lewis Center. The meet gave several Crimson athletes the chance to compete after weeks of training.
December 6, 2009 Mann, Sheeleigh Earn Selections to NSCAA All-Region Team
Senior goalkeeper Lauren Mann and junior forward Katherine Sheeleigh each garnered nods to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-Mid-Atlantic Region third team.
December 4, 2009 No. 9 Harvard Skates to 1-0 Victory Over No. 2 Minnesota
Forward Liza Ryabkina netted the game’s only goal and goaltender Christina Kessler stopped 24 shots between the pipes as the ninth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team shut down No.2 Minnesota, 1-0, Friday evening at Bright Hockey Center.
December 4, 2009 Men’s Swimming in Fourth Place After Day One of Georgia Invitational
Competing against some of the best men’s swimming and diving teams in the nation, Harvard earned 181 points on the day one of the Georgia Invitational, putting the Crimson in fourth place.
December 4, 2009 Women's Water Polo 2010 Schedule Announced
Harvard has announced its women's water polo schedule for the upcoming season and the Crimson will play six matches at Blodgett Pool, including serving as the host of the Harvard Invitational to begin the year.
December 4, 2009 No. 2 Harvard Aims to Remain Unbeaten; Hosts No. 6 Cornell
The No. 2 Harvard women’s squash team enters the match with a flawless record of 3-0 overall and a 2-0 mark in the Ivy League. Cornell comes into the weekend's action ranked No. 6 with a 1-2 overall record.
December 4, 2009 No. 5 Harvard Set to Host No. 6 Cornell
The No. 5 Harvard men’s squash team enters the match with an unblemished record of 3-0 overall and a 2-0 mark in the Ivy League. Cornell comes into action ranked No. 6 with a 2-1 overall record.
December 3, 2009 Ticket Information Announced for Women's Beanpot
Harvard has announced the ticket information for the 32nd annual Women's Beanpot, to be hosted by the Crimson at Bright Hockey Center Feb. 2 and 9, 2010.
December 3, 2009 Crimson Sets New Records and Posts Best Record in Five Years
The Harvard women’s volleyball team finished the 2009 season with the most wins in four years, the most players on the All-Ivy League team in three years and was the only conference team to beat Ivy League Champion Penn during the conference season.
December 3, 2009 Harvard Grapplers Travel to Nevada for Cliff Keen Las Vegas
The Harvard wrestling team will travel to the 28th annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational held Dec. 4-5 in Primm, Nev. The Crimson has had at least one finalist in each of the last three years with two wrestlers earning individual titles.
December 3, 2009 Harvard-Connecticut Game on ESPN360.com
Harvard's men's basketball game at the University of Connecticut on Dec. 6 will be available live on ESPN360.com - ESPN's signature broadband sports TV network.
December 3, 2009 1998 U.S. Women's Team Inducted to Hall of Fame
The 1998 U.S. Women's Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team, featuring Harvard players Sandra Whyte ’92, A.J. Mleczko ’97-99 and Angela Ruggiero ’02-04, was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in a ceremony Tuesday night at the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel. The 1960 U.S. men's team, which included four Harvard skaters, was also honored.
December 3, 2009 Akpan Honored as a Semifinalist for Hermann Trophy
Senior forward Andre Akpan has earned his third straight appearance among the semifinalists for the Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honor in intercollegiate soccer.
December 2, 2009 Leblanc Invited to Canadian National Junior Camp
Freshman forward Louis Leblanc of the Harvard men’s hockey team has been invited to skate in Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp Dec. 12-16 in Regina, Sask., Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.
December 2, 2009 No. 2 Women's Squash Downs Dartmouth, 9-0
The second-ranked Harvard women's squash team improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ivy League with a 9-0 win on the road at Dartmouth Wednesday evening.
December 2, 2009 Harvard Women Host Tufts, Look to Continue Winning Ways
Harvard hosts Tufts in its only home dual meet of the 2009-10 campaign. The Crimson is coming off of six dual meet victories at the Harvard Invitational, including a win over the defending national champion, Penn State.
December 2, 2009 Akpan, Nyamekye Named ECAC Men’s Soccer All-Stars
Seniors Andre Akpan and Kwaku Nyamekye of the Harvard men’s soccer team have been named to the ECAC Division I Men’s Soccer All-Star team, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon.
December 2, 2009 Four Named All-New England In Football
Four Harvard football players have been named to the New England Football Writers’ Football Championship Subdivision All-Star Team in an announcement by Northeastern Associate Athletic Director Jack Grinold on Wednesday.
December 1, 2009 Brown Stymies Crimson Early, Hangs On
Mike Clemente made 18 of his 42 saves in the first period and Brown added a pair of empty-net goals in the final minute of the third period to pull away to a 4-1 win against the Harvard men’s hockey team Tuesday night at Bright Hockey Center in the 155th playing of college hockey’s oldest rivalry.
December 1, 2009 Ten Fall Student-Athletes Tabbed Academic All-Ivy League
The Ivy League has announced the names of 80 student-athletes – including 10 from Harvard—who have been named to the fall 2009-10 Academic All-Ivy League team.
December 1, 2009 2010 Harvard Baseball Schedule Posted
Harvard has posted its completed 2010 baseball schedule. Joe Walsh's Crimson plays its first 22 games away from home in what will be a 43-game regular season schedule.
December 1, 2009 No. 5 Harvard Looks to Remain Undefeated, Takes on No. 8 Dartmouth
No. 5 Harvard looks to remain unbeaten as it travels to No. 8 Dartmouth for a midweek Ivy League match. The Crimson enters the match with a 2-0 overall record and a 1-0 mark in the conference.
November 30, 2009 Markley Named Ivy League Player of the Week for Second Time This Season
For the second time in three weeks, junior Emma Markley was named Ivy League Women's Basketball Player of the Week by the conference office. Markley, who scored 24 against Colorado, was named to the Omni Hotels Classic All-Tournament team.
November 30, 2009 Kessler, Pucci Earn Weekly ECAC Hockey Awards
Senior goaltender Christina Kessler has been named the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week, while freshman defender Josephine Pucci was tabbed ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
November 30, 2009 Geist, Duboe Named to Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Team
Defender Billy Geist and midfielder Jason Duboe of the Harvard men’s lacrosse team have been tabbed to the Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America team, the publication announced Monday afternoon.
November 30, 2009 Conor Morrison Named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week
Freshman forward Conor Morrison of the Harvard men’s hockey team has been named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week following a historic performance Tuesday against Boston University, the league office announced Monday.
November 30, 2009 Mann, Nichols Selected for NEWISA Senior Bowl
Harvard seniors Lauren Mann and Lizzy Nichols have been selected for the annual NEWISA Senior Bowl, which will be played Saturday, Dec. 6 in Nashua, N.H.
November 29, 2009 Crimson Owns Final Minutes; Ends 34-Year Drought at Boston University, 78-70
Trailing throughout much of the second half, Harvard ended the game on an 18-6 run over the final 6:30 to defeat Boston University 78-70 and log its first win at BU since the 1975 season – a string of 10 games played in Boston.
November 29, 2009 Crimson Wins All Six Matches at Harvard Invitational
The Harvard women's fencing team defeated Penn State, the defending national champion, Princeton, North Carolina, NYU, Sacred Heart and Vassar at the Harvard Invitational.
November 29, 2009 Dartmouth Downs Harvard in Non-League Contest
Dartmouth scored two goals in each period to overcome two tallies by Daniel Moriarty and defeat the Harvard men’s hockey team, 6-2, in a non-league matchup Sunday afternoon at Bright Hockey Center. It was the Big Green’s first win at Bright since 1996, ending Harvard’s 13-game home series win streak.
November 29, 2009 Maryland Holds Off No. 10 Harvard, 2-0, in NCAA Third-Round Contest
The 10th-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss to Maryland in a third-round matchup of the 2009 NCAA tournament, held Sunday afternoon before 1,926 fans at Ohiri Field.
November 28, 2009 Colorado Survives Harvard, 67-65, in Omni Hotel Championship Game
Junior Emma Markley led the Crimson with 24 points and freshman Victoria Lippert added 14, but it wasn’t enough as the Harvard women’s basketball team fell in a heartbreaker to Colorado, 67-65, in the championship game of the Omni Hotels Classic Saturday at the Coors Events Center.
November 28, 2009 Harvard Hosts Dartmouth Sunday Afternoon, Takes On Brown Tuesday
The Harvard men’s hockey team caps the holiday weekend with a non-league game against Dartmouth Sunday at 4 p.m. before hosting Brown Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the 154th installment of college hockey’s oldest rivalry.
November 27, 2009 Harvard Travels To Boston Univ. Sunday Evening
Harvard makes a short trip from Cambridge to Boston on Sunday night as the Crimson takes on a talented Boston University Terriers team at 5 p.m. in Case Gymnasium.
November 27, 2009 Crimson Readies for NCAA Third-Round Matchup With Maryland
The 10th-seeded Harvard men's soccer team will host Maryland, the defending national champion, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals to face the winner of Virginia and Portland.
November 27, 2009 Crimson Headed to Omni Hotel Championship Game After Holding Off New Orleans, 60-57
Junior co-captain Claire Wheeler scored a team-high 14 points, including eight in the second half to lead the Harvard women’s basketball team to a 60-57 win over New Orleans Friday afternoon in the first game of the Omni Hotels Classic at the Coors Events Center.
November 25, 2009 Crimson Feasts On New Hampshire, 78-60
Harvard held the New Hampshire Wildcats without a two-point basket in the first half Wednesday night as the Crimson raced past their guests en route to a 78-60 victory at Lavietes Pavilion on Thanksgiving Eve.
November 25, 2009 Late-Game Heroics Propel No. 10 Harvard to 3-2 Victory Over Dartmouth
In her first game of the season, Liza Ryabkina scored a goal with 3:25 remaining in the contest to help the 10th-ranked Crimson women's hockey team to a 3-2 victory against Dartmouth in an ECAC Hockey and Ivy League matchup Wednesday at Bright Hockey Center.
November 25, 2009 Sheeleigh Nominated for Soccer News Net Player of the Year
Junior forward Katherine Sheeleigh, a first-team All-Ivy League selection, has been nominated for Soccer News Net Player of the Year after leading the Crimson in scoring with eight goals and 21 points.
November 25, 2009 Harvard Travels to Colorado for Omni Hotel Classic
Harvard heads to the state of Colorado for the first time in program history to face New Orleans and Colorado or Georgia Southern in the Omni Hotels Classic.
November 24, 2009 BU Spoils Morrison’s Four-Goal Night in Overtime
Freshman Conor Morrison became the first Crimson player in more than a decade to tally four goals, but Boston University scored with 19.5 seconds remaining in regulation and again at 2:42 of overtime to defeat the Harvard men’s hockey team, 6-5, Tuesday night at sold-out Bright Hockey Center.
November 24, 2009 Wildcats Survives Harvard's Comeback in Overtime
Junior Emma Markley scored 21 points to lead three Crimson players in double figures, but the Harvard women’s basketball team fell to New Hampshire, 78-65, in overtime Tuesday night at Lundholm Gymnasium.
November 24, 2009 No. 10 Harvard Readies to Midweek Matchup With Dartmouth
The 10th-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team returns to the friendly confines of Bright Hockey Center to take on ECAC Hockey and Ivy League rival Dartmouth.
November 24, 2009 Scales Named Ivy League Rookie of the Year; 19 Players Named All-Ivy
Harvard running back Treavor Scales has been named as the Ivy League's Rookie of the Year in an announcement made Tuesday afternoon. Scales is one of 19 Harvard players to earn All-Ivy League accolades...
November 24, 2009 Crimson Fencing to Host Harvard Invitational
The Crimson hosts some of the nation's best programs at the Harvard Invitational, including Penn State, North Carolina, Princeton, NYU and Vassar.
November 23, 2009 Zych Named Team MVP, 137th Captain at Football Banquet
Junior free safety Collin Zych was chosen as the winner of the Frederick Greeley Crocker Award as the most valuable player of the 2009 Harvard football team, as chosen by his teammates. Zych was also honored as the 137th captain of Harvard football for the 2010 season before the awards banquet, held at the Harvard Club of Boston...
November 23, 2009 Army Escapes Harvard, 56-53, at West Point, N.Y.
Harvard University, which received votes in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll Monday afternoon, fell for the first time this season, 56-53, at Army in a game played at Christl Arena. Both clubs see their records move to 3-1 following the game.
November 23, 2009 Harvard Hosts Defending Champ BU in Non-League Opener
Harvard plays its first non-conference game of the season Tuesday night against crosstown rival and defending national champion Boston University. The game is BU’s first at Bright Hockey Center since 2005 and gets underway at 7 p.m.
November 23, 2009 Winters Named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week
Harvard junior quarterback Collier Winters has been named the Ivy League’s Offensive Player of the Week in an announcement from the league office Monday afternoon.
November 23, 2009 Harvard Crews Dedicate Boat to Everett Abbott
The Harvard heavyweight and lightweight crew programs dedicated its newest boat, a Resolute, to long time Crimson Boatwright Everett Abbott in a ceremony Friday afternoon at the Newell Boathouse.
November 22, 2009 The Coverage: The Game Revisited
Harvard defeated Yale 14-10 on Saturday in the 126th playing of The Game at Yale Bowl and there was no shortage of news coverage for one of the top collegiate rivalries...
November 22, 2009 Crimson Finishes Off Winning Weekend at Harvard Invitational
The Harvard women’s swimming and diving team captured the championship of the Harvard Swimming and Diving Invitational Sunday, winning six of seven events on the final day of competition at Blodgett Pool. Harvard finished with 1,224 points, 361 more than second-place Rutgers, and claimed a 182-107 dual-meet win against Columbia.
November 22, 2009 Undefeated Harvard Travels to Army Monday Night
Harvard travels to West Point, N.Y. to take on the Army Black Knights on Monday at 7 p.m. Harvard enters play at 3-0 while the Black Knights are 2-1 and coming off a big win against Princeton.
November 22, 2009 Harvard Picks Up Win Over Sacred Heart at Sprawl and Brawl
The Harvard wrestling team opened its dual meet season at the Sprawl and Brawl held at Binghamton University. The Crimson went 1-2 on the day, while senior co-captain J.P O’Connor picked up three wins to remain unbeaten on the season.
November 22, 2009 No. 5 Harvard Doubles Up No. 10 Williams, 6-3
The fifth-ranked Crimson men's squash team improved to 2-0 on the season with a road victory at No. 10 Williams Sunday afternoon.
November 22, 2009 Staller Wins Silver Medal at Garret Penn State Open
The Crimson men's fencing team competed at the Garret Penn State Open this weekend and three fencers finished in the top five of their respective weapons at the meet.
November 22, 2009 Harvard Finishes Strong at ECAC and IC4A Championships
he Harvard women had three runners finish in the top 50 at the ECAC Championships to lead the Crimson to a ninth-place finish. On the men’s side, three runners placed in the top 65 to lead Harvard to a 13th-place finish at the IC4A Championships. Both races were held at Van Cortlandt Park.
November 21, 2009 Legendary: Harvard Stuns Yale In Fourth Quarter, 14-10
In a game of inches and legendary fourth down gambles, Harvard stunned Yale by scoring two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter as the Crimson downed the Bulldogs, 14-10 in the 126th playing of The Game in front of 52,692 fans at Yale Bowl.
November 21, 2009 Vloka, Mills Earn Medals at Garret Penn State Open
Co-captains Caroline Vloka and Noam Mills headlined Harvard's success at the first day of the Garret Penn State Open, as Vloka placed second in the sabre and Mills claimed third in the epee Saturday.
November 21, 2009 Another Strong Day for Harvard at Invitational
The Harvard women’s swimming and diving team continued its strong performance on the second day of the Harvard Swimming and Diving Invitational, winning six of eight events Saturday at Blodgett Pool. Four athletes each contributed to two event victories.
November 21, 2009 Clarkson Nets Two Late, Escapes Bright with 2-2 Tie
Clarkson scored two goals 32 seconds apart late in the third period to overcome 56 minutes of Crimson dominance and tie the Harvard men’s hockey team, 2-2, Saturday night at Bright Hockey Center. Freshmen Louis Leblanc and Marshall Everson scored for the Crimson.
November 21, 2009 Power-Play Goals Help Crimson Top Brown, 5-1
Five different Crimson players lit the lamp, as the Harvard women’s hockey team scored three power-play goals to defeat ECAC Hockey and Ivy League rival Brown, 5-1, Saturday afternoon at Meehan Auditorium.
November 21, 2009 Sacred Heart Hands Crimson First Loss of the Season, 92-77
Sophomore Brogan Berry the Crimson with a season-high 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the long range shooting of Sacred Heart, who handed the Harvard women’s basketball team its first loss of the season, 92-77, Saturday at the Pitt Center.
November 21, 2009 ESPN: Harvard-Yale brings history to life
Harvard football coach Tim Murphy stood Wednesday in the Dillon Field House and tried to put The Game into perspective.
November 21, 2009 Boston Globe: Takamura Ready For Finals Week
His final practice in full pads at Harvard ended abruptly, and fittingly, with Jon Takamura intercepting a pass and taking it to the house, triggering a thunderous, helmet-lifting cheer from his teammates on the sideline.
November 21, 2009 Harvard Travels to Yale For 126th Playing of The Game
With Harvard still harboring hopes of an Ivy League championship, Harvard and Yale play the 126th edition of “The Game” at Yale Bowl in New Haven, Conn.
November 20, 2009 No. 2 Women's Squash Cruises Past Brown, 9-0
The second-ranked Harvard women's squash team won all but one game in its season-opening match at Ivy League rival Brown Friday evening.
November 20, 2009 No. 5 Crimson Opens With 9-0 Victory at No. 13 Brown
The fifth-ranked Harvard men's squash team handed the Bears a 9-0 defeat, as the Crimson dropped only two games in the entire match to No. 13 Brown Friday evening.
November 20, 2009 Crimson Sweeps Day 1 of Harvard Invitational
Junior Katy Hinkle contributed to three event wins to lead the Harvard women’s swimming and diving team to a sweep of all five events on the first day of the Harvard Swimming and Diving Invitational.
November 20, 2009 St. Lawrence Holds Off Harvard, 3-2
St. Lawrence scored twice on the power play and got 42 saves from Alex Petizian to hold off the Harvard men’s hockey team, 3-2, in front of a sellout crowd in the Crimson’s home opener Friday night at Bright Hockey Center. Harvard got power-play goals from Michael Biega and Alex Killorn.
November 20, 2009 Three-Goal First Period Leads Crimson to 5-0 Win at Yale
Kate Buesser scored once and handed out two assists for a three-point effort, while Ashley Wheeler and Margaret Chute also contributed to the win with a goal apiece.
November 20, 2009 Harvard Stays Unbeaten; Cruises Past Bryant, 77-51
Harvard University cruised to a 77-51 non-conference victory over visiting Bryant University Friday evening which moved Tommy Amaker's Crimson to 3-0 on the young season.
November 20, 2009 125th Official H-Y Game Ball On Auction Through Dec. 6
The first-ever online auction is now available on GoCrimson.com. The department of athletics will periodically roll out new products and classic memorabilia.
November 20, 2009 Voith Honored on All-Northern Division First Team
The junior co-captain ranked third on the Crimson with 27 goals and helped the Harvard men's water polo team finish fifth at the Northern Division Championships.
November 19, 2009 Dickson and McGillivray Named to All-Northeast Region Team
Sophomores Carly Dickson and Georgia McGillivray have been named to the 2009 Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-Northeast Region second team, the NFHCA announced Thursday.
November 19, 2009 Versus.com: Harvard-Yale: 'The Game' Says It All
Fullback Bob Levin had played with a back injury for 56 minutes of action and Yale football coach Carm Cozza was ready to make his move. What harm could it do to put in Levin’s backup, Bill Primps, with the Bulldogs firmly in control of Harvard in the waning minutes of their game?
November 19, 2009 Versus.com: Harvard's Recent Domination Will Continue
Many people would have thought Tom Williams said all the right words when he was introduced as Yale's head coach last year. He talking about wanting his program to win the Ivy League championship and beat rival Harvard.
November 19, 2009 Crimson Hosts Harvard Swimming and Diving Invitational This Weekend
The Harvard women’s swimming and diving team opens its home schedule and competes in its first championship-style meet of the season as it hosts the Harvard Swimming and Diving Invitational Friday through Sunday at Blodgett Pool.
November 19, 2009 Crimson Women's Hockey Travels to Play Rivals Yale, Brown
The Harvard women's hockey team, which is coming off a stretch of five home games that saw the Crimson go 2-2-1, stands sixth in the ECAC Hockey standings with six points.
November 19, 2009 Akpan Selected to Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Year
Harvard co-captain Andre Akpan, the Ivy League Player of the Year, garnered a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer second team after scoring 11 goals and amassing 28 points during the regular season.
November 18, 2009 No. 5 Harvard Travels to No. 13 Brown and No. 10 Williams
The fifth-ranked Harvard men’s squash team hits the road to begin the 2009-10 campaign. The Crimson heads south to take on Brown Nov. 20 and travels west to play Williams Nov. 22.
November 18, 2009 Crimson Men's Hockey Opens Home Slate Against St. Lawrence, Clarkson
Fresh off a five-game road swing to open the season, Harvard begins its 2009-10 home schedule by hosting ECAC Hockey opponents St. Lawrence and Clarkson. The Crimson meets the Saints Friday at 7 p.m. and the Golden Knights 24 hours later.
November 18, 2009 Harvard Earns 1-1 Tie Against No. 4 New Hampshire
The Crimson shut down the nation’s top-ranked power-play unit, as the Harvard women’s hockey team skated to a 1-1 tie against No. 4 New Hampshire Wednesday evening at Bright Hockey Center.
November 18, 2009 Harvard Ready to Meet Columbia
The Harvard men’s swimming and diving team, which boasts a 2-0 record in conference action, travels to New York to compete against Columbia in an Ivy League dual meet Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.
November 17, 2009 Ticket Information Announced for Men's Soccer NCAA Game
The Harvard men's soccer team will face either Monmouth or Connecticut in the second round of the 2009 NCAA tournament at Ohiri Field Sunday at 1 p.m.
November 17, 2009 Lippert Scores 24 as Crimson Downs Maine, 72-56
Freshman Victoria Lippert scored 24 points to lead the Harvard women’s basketball team to a 72-56 win over Maine Tuesday night at Lavietes Pavilion. With the win, the Crimson improves to 2-0 on the season for the first time since 2004.
November 17, 2009 Biega Brothers Featured on New England Hockey Journal Cover
Brothers Alex, Danny and Michael Biega of the Harvard men's hockey team are featured in the cover story of this month's New England Hockey Journal. In the article, Alan Ginsberg examines the brothers' similarities and differences and their impact on the Crimson.
November 17, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
November 17, 2009 Four Crimson Runners Earn All-Region Honors: Three NCAA Bound
Four members of the Harvard men’s and women’s cross country team earned U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association Northeast All-Region for their top 25 finish at the NCAA Northeast Regional.
November 16, 2009 Jeremy Lin's Game-Winning Shot Featured on ESPN's Top Videos
Harvard’s triple overtime victory over William & Mary received plenty of national attention Sunday night and into Monday. Comcast SportsNet, NESN and Boston area radio stations took to the air with highlights of the game.
November 16, 2009 Lin, Giger Earn Ivy League Honors
Harvard players factored heavily in the first Ivy League Weekly Report as senior Jeremy Lin was named the co-Player of the Week and freshman Dee Giger was named the Rookie of the Week in an announcement by the league office late Monday afternoon.
November 16, 2009 Harvard Student-Athletes Honor Myles Brand, Former NCAA President
The Harvard Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored a three-mile walk as a tribute to Myles Brand, former President of the NCAA who passed away Sept. 16 after battling pancreatic cancer.
November 16, 2009 Harvard Welcomes Maine for Second Straight Home Contest
Harvard hosts Maine in its second straight home contest Tuesday. The Crimson looks to improve to 2-0 on the season for the first time since 2004-05.
November 16, 2009 Markley Named Ivy Leauge Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Junior Emma Markley was named Ivy League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts in Harvard’s 82-81 win over Boston College Saturday night, as announced by the conference office today.
November 16, 2009 Buesser, Dempsey Take Home Weekly ECAC Hockey Honors
Harvard junior forward Kate Buesser was named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Week, while freshman forward Jillian Dempsey was honored as the conference Rookie of the Week, it was announced Monday afternoon.
November 16, 2009 Harvard Takes Eighth at Coed ACC Regatta; Women Place 14th
The Harvard sailing team wrapped up its fall season by placing eighth at the Atlantic Coast Championship on the Charles River and 14th at the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship at Brown.
November 16, 2009 Harvard Ranked 12th in LaxNews Preseason Poll
The Harvard men’s lacrosse team, coming off an 8-5 season in 2009, has been ranked 12th in the 2010 LaxNews preseason national poll, the publication announced Monday.
November 15, 2009 Lin Delivers Triple Overtime Dagger To William & Mary; Harvard Wins, 87-85
Jeremy Lin stuck a dagger to William & Mary Sunday evening in triple overtime as his 3-point shot that started as a runner from half court found the net as he was fouled to lift Harvard to an 87-85 victory in its season opener.
November 15, 2009 Black and White Finishes Fall Strong at Foot of the Charles
The Radcliffe heavyweight crew placed third in the top varsity race, and the Radcliffe lightweights placed 15th with the top lightweight finish as both crews closed their fall seasons at the Foot of the Charles Saturday on the rainy, windy Charles River.
November 15, 2009 No. 8 Harvard Scores Six Straight Goals to Top Quinnipiac, 7-2
Jillian Dempsey scored two goals and added an assist, while Kate Buesser notched a goal and handed out three assists and Leanna Coskren had a tally and two helpers to guided the eighth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team to a 7-2 win over Quinnipiac Sunday afternoon at Bright Hockey Center.
November 14, 2009 Three Runners Qualify for Nationals at NCAA Regionals En Route to Two Top 10 Team Finishes
Junior Daniel Chenoweth was Harvard’s highest finisher at the NCAA Regionals at Franklin Park, placing third overall to help the men to a 10th place team finish. Sophomore Kailyn Kuzmuk and junior Claire Richardson finished sixth and eighth, respectively, as the Crimson women finished fifth overall.
November 14, 2009 Harvard Sweeps Ivy Rivals Cornell, Dartmouth
The Harvard men’s swimming and diving team posted victories in nine events to top Cornell and Dartmouth in the Crimson’s first competition of the season against Ivy League opponents Saturday.
November 14, 2009 Harvard Tops Boston College With 82-81 Victory in Season Opener
Junior Emma Markley was one of four Crimson players to score in double figures as the Harvard women’s basketball team held off Boston College, 82-81, Saturday evening at the Lavietes Pavilion.
November 14, 2009 Crimson Starts Season with Sweep of Big Red, Big Green
Junior Christine Kaufmann and freshman Brittany Powell each won two events to lead the Harvard women’s swimming and diving team to a season-opening sweep of Cornell and Dartmouth Saturday afternoon at Teagle Hall. The Crimson topped the host Big Red, 166-129, and the Big Green, 203-92.
November 14, 2009 Ingersoll Leads Crimson in 3-1 Loss to Princeton
Three Harvard women's volleyball players posted double-digit kills in a 25-27, 26-24, 25-22, 25-23 loss to Princeton The Crimson finishes the 2009 season with a 12-13 overall record and an 8-6 mark in the Ivy League.
November 14, 2009 Harvard Rallies to Tie No. 19 Princeton on the Road
Junior forward Michael Biega scored with 57 seconds remaining in regulation play to complete a two-goal comeback and secure a 3-3 tie for the Harvard men’s hockey team against No. 19 Princeton Saturday afternoon at Baker Rink. Doug Rogers and Alex Biega also scored.
November 14, 2009 No. 8 Harvard Falls in Overtime to No. 9 Princeton, 2-1
Christina Kessler made a career-high 37 saves and Josephine Pucci scored the first goal of her collegiate career, but the eighth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team dropped an overtime decision to No. 9 Princeton, 2-1, Saturday afternoon.
November 14, 2009 Jeremy Lin featured By SlamOnline Magazine
Jeremy Lin. Harvard University Basketball. Admit it. You’ve likely never heard of one and the other is far removed from any semblance of hoop hotbed status.
November 14, 2009 Penn Weathers Storm; Downs Crimson, 17-7
The University of Pennsylvania weathered torrential rains and blustery winds Saturday afternoon to defeat Harvard, 17-7, and clinch at least a share of the Ivy League championship at Harvard Stadium.
November 14, 2009 Soccer Game Between No. 9 Harvard, Penn Postponed Due to Rain
The men’s soccer game between No. 9 Harvard and Penn has been postponed because of heavy rain. The game, originally slated for Saturday at 1 p.m., will now be played Sunday at 1 p.m. at Ohiri Field.
November 13, 2009 Quinnipiac Pulls Away From Harvard
Eric Lampe recorded a hat trick and Quinnipiac took advantage of eight penalties by the Harvard men’s hockey team to defeat the Crimson, 5-1, Friday night at TD Bank Sports Center.
November 13, 2009 Lin Scores 24; Crimson Tops Patriot League Favorite Holy Cross, 87-77
For the second straight year, Harvard went into a hostile environment and came away with a victory as a young but poised Crimson team held off Patriot League-favorite Holy Cross 87-77 Friday night.
November 13, 2009 Harvard Spoils Penn's Unbeaten Season With 3-2 Win Friday Night
Freshman Taylor Docter led the Crimson with 13 kills and seven blocks as the Harvard women’s volleyball team handed Ivy League champion Penn its first conference loss of the season Friday night at The Palestra with a 3-2 win
November 13, 2009 Dickson, Keating, Tassopoulos Named All-Ivy League
Sophomore midfielder Carly Dickson has earned selection to the All-Ivy League second team, leading three all-league selections from the Harvard field hockey team. Junior Chloe Keating and freshman Cynthia Tassopoulos garnered All-Ivy honorable mention.
November 13, 2009 No. 8 Harvard’s Game Against Quinnipiac Postponed
The eighth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team’s game against Quinnipiac, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., has been postponed. The game will now be played Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1p.m.
November 13, 2009 Nation Turns Eyes To Harvard Tonight at Holy Cross; Listen Live
Friday night, the nation has turned its eyes to Harvard men’s basketball as the Crimson travels one hour west to face off against unanimous Patriot League-favorite Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass.
November 13, 2009 Harvard Claims Three Events in Opener Against Texas A&M
The Harvard men’s swimming and diving team opened its season Friday against Texas A&M in a non-conference dual meet at Blodgett Pool. The Crimson won three events, but fell to the Aggies, 131.5-102.5.
November 13, 2009 Harvard-Penn Game To Be Aired On Sirius Satellite Radio
Saturday's football game between Harvard and Penn has been moved to the Ivy League's Game of the Week and will be heard live nationally on Sirius Satellite Radio 130.
November 12, 2009 Harvard Visits No. 20 Quinnipiac, No. 19 Princeton; Friday's Game on NESN
The Harvard men’s hockey team wraps up its five-game, season-opening road stretch by visiting No. 20 Quinnipiac Friday at 7:30 p.m. and No. 19 Princeton Saturday at 4 p.m. The matchup between the Crimson and Bobcats will be televised live by the New England Sports Network.
November 12, 2009 Harvard Begins 36th Season at Home Against Boston College
The Harvard women's basketball team opens its 2009-10 season Saturday afternoon against local rival Boston College. The Crimson looks to win its second-straight over the Eagles when the two tip off at 6 p.m.
November 12, 2009 Season Outlook: Harvard Looks to Keep Rolling in 2009-10
Following a season of unprecedented success, the Harvard women's swimming and diving team looks to pick up where it left off when it opens the season Saturday against Cornell and Dartmouth.
November 12, 2009 Harvard Finishes 2009 Season at Penn and Princeton
The Crimson, who stand at 11-12 overall and 7-5 in the Ivy League close out the 2009 season on the road against Penn and Princeton.
November 12, 2009 Sign Up Today For Live Event Streaming
Harvard’s multimedia center is ready for the 2009-10 season with live event video and audio streams brought right to your computer by PrestoSports and Stretch Internet. Fans are now able to register for numerous packages with seven Crimson teams being featured
November 11, 2009 Season Preview: Men’s Squash Will Count on Experience for Success in 2009-10
The Harvard men’s squash team looks to improve upon a fourth-place at last year’s College Squash Association (CSA) Team Championship. The Crimson finished the regular season with an overall record of 7-6 and 3-3 mark in the Ivy League. Harvard enters the season ranked fifth in the CSA preseason national poll.
November 11, 2009 Harvard Set for NCAA Northeast Regional Saturday
The Harvard cross country teams return to action Saturday as Boston University hosts the NCAA Northeast Regional at Franklin Park.
November 10, 2009 Season Preview: Women’s Squash Eyes Return to Championship Caliber
The Harvard women’s squash team eyes a return trip to the national and Ivy League championship matches this year. Last season’s second place finish at the CSA Team Championship should be fuel for the fire that drives the Crimson to success this season. Harvard begins the year ranked second in the CSA preseason national poll.
November 10, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
November 9, 2009 Crimson Close Out Fall Schedule with Harvard Invitational
The Harvard Invitational featured players from Harvard, Brown, Cornell and Louisiana State. Players competed in three singles flights and three doubles flights.
November 9, 2009 Harvard to Play No. 7 Boston College in Opening Round of 2009 NCAA Tournament
After winning its second straight Ivy League title, the Harvard women’s soccer team has advanced to the NCAA tournament for the second time in as many years and will face No. 7 Boston College, a two-seed, in the opening round of the 2009 NCAA Championships.
November 9, 2009 Crimson Takes Horn Trophy
The Harvard sailing team won the Michael Horn Trophy Team Race Saturday and Sunday on the Charles River, posting a 12-3 round-robin record and topping Vermont in the final.
November 9, 2009 Radcliffe Novices Dominate at Green Monster
The Radcliffe novice crews put on a dominant showing to win the Green Monster regatta Saturday on the Connecticut River in New Hampshire.
November 9, 2009 Rogers, Chi Sweep Weekly Ivy League Awards
Freshman forward Brian Rogers was tabbed the Ivy League Rookie of the Week for the third time this season, while junior midfielder Alex Chi took home Player of the Week honors.
November 9, 2009 Four Seniors Lead Crimson Into 2009-10
A group of four seniors – Harvard’s only upperclassmen – will lead the Crimson into the 2009-10 basketball season which begins Friday, Nov. 13 at Holy Cross.
November 7, 2009 No. 10 Harvard Collects Program’s 500th Victory With 3-0 Shutout Against No. 7 St. Lawrence
Kate Buesser scored two goals and handed out an assist, and Ashley Wheeler notched the first goal of her career to help the 10th-ranked Harvard women's hockey team to a 3-0 shutout victory over No. 7 St. Lawrence Saturday afternoon at Bright Hockey Center.
November 7, 2009 No. 5 Cornell Holds Off Crimson With Third-Period Surge
Freshmen Louis Leblanc, Conor Morrison and Alex Fallstrom each found the back of the net with a goal, and goaltender Ryan Carroll stopped 24 shots, but the Harvard men’s hockey team fell in its upset bid at fifth-ranked Cornell, 6-3, Saturday evening at Lynah Rink.
November 7, 2009 Harvard Remains Unbeaten in League Play After 34-14 Victory at Columbia
The Harvard football team turned a 21-0 halftime lead into a 34-14 victory over Columbia Saturday afternoon behind four touchdowns and two field goals. The Crimson improves to 6-2 overall and 5-0 in Ivy League play, keeping Harvard atop the league standings and in the Ancient Eight title race.
November 7, 2009 Harvard Earns Split at First Day of Northerns
The Harvard men's water polo team earned a split on day one of the Northern Divison Championships held at Blodgett Pool Saturday. The Crimson fell to MIT, 7-5, and bounced back to beat Connecticut College, 20-6.
November 7, 2009 Crimson Closes out Home Season with 3-0 Win over Brown
The women’s volleyball team posted a 3-0 win over Brown to close out the 2009 home schedule and to improve to 11-12 overall and 7-5 in Ivy League play.
November 6, 2009 Kocurek Breaks Record as Harvard Falls to Yale, 3-2
The Harvard women’s volleyball team dropped a close 3-2 decision to Yale Friday night; 25-20, 21-25, 17-25, 25-16, 17-19. Senior Katherine Kocurek broke the record for number of digs in a season.
November 6, 2009 No. 11 Crimson Visits Columbia in Final Road Contest of Regular Season
The 11th-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team, which sits atop the Ivy League standings with a 3-1-1 conference mark and 10 points, visits Columbia for an Ivy League contest Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.
November 6, 2009 Crimson Looks To Stay Perfect In Ivy League at Columbia
After enjoying three straight home games, Harvard hits the road for a pivotal game against a revamped Columbia team in New York City on Saturday...
November 6, 2009 Four Different Crimson Skaters Score in 5-4 Loss at Colgate
Eric Kroshus, Alex Killorn, Marshall Everson and Chris Huxley each found the back of the net for the Crimson, while Kyle Richter stopped 35 shots by the Raiders.
November 6, 2009 No. 10 Harvard Plays Strong Defensively, Drops 2-1 Decision to No. 2 Clarkson
Kaitlin Spurling scored the first goal of her collegiate career and Christina Kessler stopped 20 shots in net for the Crimson, but the Harvard women’s hockey team fell in its home opener to No. 2 Clarkson, 2-1, Friday evening at Bright Hockey Center.
November 6, 2009 Harvard Drops Season Finale to Columbia, 2-1, in Overtime
The Harvard field hockey team rallied from a first half deficit to tie Columbia, but it wasn’t enough as the Crimson lost to the Lions, 2-1, in overtime for the second time this week. Harvard drops to 5-12 overall and 2-5 in the Ivy League.
November 6, 2009 Harvard Doubles Pair Falls in Consolation Draw
The doubles pair of sophomore Alistair Felton and freshman Andy Nguyen of the Harvard men’s tennis team fell in the consolation draw of the ITA National Indoor Championships in New Haven, Conn.
November 5, 2009 Harvard Wraps Up 2009 Slate at Columbia Friday
The Harvard field hockey team travels to New York City for its Ivy League and season finale, a Friday matinee at Columbia.
November 5, 2009 Volleyball's Durwood Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District
Harvard senior setter Lily Durwood was named ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District second team for District I as voted on by members of the CoSIDA. It’s the second straight all-district award for the La Jolla, Calif., native.
November 4, 2009 Miller Announces 2010 Women's Lacrosse Schedule
The Crimson plays 15 regular season games, including eight at Harvard Stadium. Harvard will again have a challenging schedule as six of the Crimson’s 2010 opponents’ finished last season ranked in the IWLCA/Under Armour Weekly Poll.
November 4, 2009 Harvard Plays Final Two Home Contests Against Brown and Yale
Harvard,who has won two straight and three of its last four matches, closes out its home campaign this weekend with conference matches against Yale and Brown. The Crimson takes on the Bulldogs Friday at 7 p.m. and hosts the Bears Saturday at 4 p.m. for senior day.
November 4, 2009 Three Crimson Runners Earn All-Ivy Leauge Honors at Heps
Two Crimson runners earned a spot on the first team, while the other made the second team honors based on their performances at the 2009 Ivy League Heptagonal Championships last Friday
November 3, 2009 Harvard Suffers Overtime Loss to UNH in Final Home Contest
The Harvard field hockey team suffered a 5-4 overtime loss to New Hampshire in the final home game of the 2009 season Tuesday night. Sophomore Carly Dickson scored twice for the Crimson, while freshman Nina Kucharczyk and sophomore Allie Kimmel also got on the board.
November 3, 2009 Harvard Set to Host CWPA Northern Division Championships
Harvard will serve as the host institution for the 2009 Collegiate Water Polo Association Northern Division Championships, scheduled to be held at Blodgett Pool Nov. 7-8.
November 3, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
November 3, 2009 Harvard Coeds, Women ACC-Bound After Placing Fourth
The Harvard coed and women’s sailing teams both posted fourth-place finishes over the weekend, qualifying for the Atlantic Coast Championships in two weeks. The Crimson also placed ninth at the Nickerson Trophy, New England’s freshman championship.
November 3, 2009 Season Preview: Fencing Seeks Return to Title Contention
The Harvard fencing team enters the 2009-10 season after experiencing success throughout last winter, as the Crimson finished fifth at the 2009 national championships.
November 2, 2009 Killorn Selected ECAC Hockey Player of the Week
The Montreal, Que., native scored Harvard’s first two goals, as well as assisted on the third, all in the second period, while the Crimson turned a 1-0 deficit into a 5-3 win in Friday’s season opening game at Dartmouth.
November 2, 2009 Crimson Closes Out 2009 Home Schedule
The Crimson closes out its 2009 home schedule with a non-conference game against the University of New Hampshire.
November 2, 2009 Harvard Helping to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
The Harvard women's volleyball team helped raise money for breast cancer research by working with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation at Foxboro and by hosting its own Dig Pink event.
November 2, 2009 Gordon, Scales Earn Top Ivy League Weekly Honors
Harvard junior running back Gino Gordon has been named the Ivy League’s Offensive Player of the Week while freshman running back Treavor Scales has been named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week in an announcement from the league office Monday afternoon....
November 2, 2009 Women's Basketball Volunteers at Making Strides Walk
The women’s basketball team cheered on breast cancer survivors and supporters in the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” the first weekend of October.
November 2, 2009 Media Guide Now Available On Line
The 2009-10 Harvard women's basketball media guide is now available online and for sale.
November 2, 2009 Feature: Football's Alex Spisak
Now the 6-foot-3 center from Charlotte, N.C., is arguably one of the strongest players in the Ivy League, even after making a difficult transition from defense to the offense prior to last season. Spisak says he feels blessed being able to play each game...
November 2, 2009 Senior Stories: Football's John Paris
John Paris is one of the Crimson’s starting offensive linemen. An economics major, Paris is well known among athletes for his nickname. One of the top linemen to be recruited to the league, he was instantly tabbed as “Bubba” ...
November 2, 2009 Sheeleigh Tabbed Ivy League Player of the Week
Junior forward Katherine Sheeleigh of the Harvard women’s soccer team has been named the Ivy League Player of the Week, according to an announcement made Monday by the conference office.
November 2, 2009 Season Preview: Depth and Experience Set to Take Wrestling to Next Level
Harvard wrestling returns a pair of two All-Americans, four battle tested sophomores and a trio of seniors with three years of starting experience and welcomes nine eager freshmen for the 2009-10 season.
October 31, 2009 No. 14 Harvard Earns 2-1 Win Over No. 21 Dartmouth
In the 83rd edition of the Harvard-Dartmouth rivalry, No. 14 Harvard downed No. 21 Dartmouth 2-1 in Ivy League men’s soccer action Saturday at Ohiri Field.
October 31, 2009 Harvard Runs Past Dartmouth, 42-21
For a second straight season, Harvard’s offensive line and running backs dictated play as the Crimson collected 315 yards via the ground en route to a 42-21 whitewashing of Dartmouth at Harvard Stadium.
October 31, 2009 No. 8 Harvard Suffers First Loss of Season, Falls at Cornell, 4-3
Katharine Chute scored a goal and assisted on two other tallies, while Kathryn Farni dished out two assists and Anna McDonald added a goal and an assist, but the No. 8 Harvard women’s hockey team dropped its first game of the season, falling at Cornell Saturday afternoon by the score of 4-3.
October 31, 2009 Dartmouth Holds Off Harvard, 5-3
Dartmouth scored four first-half goals and withstood a rally by the Harvard field hockey team before adding a late goal for a 5-3 win Saturday afternoon on the Crimson’s Senior Day at Jordan Field. Emma Keller, Carly Dickson and Katelin Wahl scored goals for Harvard.
October 30, 2009 Killorn Nets Two, Richter Stops 41 in Opening Win at Dartmouth
Alex Killorn scored two goals and assisted on another, all in the second period, to lead the Harvard men’s hockey team to a 5-3 win against Dartmouth in both teams’ season opener Friday night at Thompson Arena. Kyle Richter made 41 saves to win in his return to the Crimson goal crease.
October 30, 2009 Chenoweth Propels Harvard to Sixth-Place Finish at Ivy Championships
Junior Daniel Chenoweth won the individual title at the 2009 Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country Championship and helped the Harvard men’s cross country team to its second straight sixth place finish.
October 30, 2009 Harvard Field Hockey Hosts Dartmouth for Senior Day Saturday
The Harvard field hockey team celebrates Senior Day as it hosts its final Ivy League home game of the season Saturday against Dartmouth. The game begins at 1 p.m.
October 29, 2009 Crimson Looks to Start Strong Friday in Hanover
The Harvard men’s hockey team starts its 110th season of men’s hockey with a trip to Hanover, N.H., to take on ECAC Hockey and Ivy League rival Dartmouth. The puck drops Friday at 7 p.m. at Thompson Arena.
October 29, 2009 2009 Fall Women's Golf Recap
With only five returning players and two incoming freshmen this fall, the Harvard Women’s Golf Team might have appeared to lack the depth that it had in previous years when it carried nine or ten players.
October 29, 2009 2009 Fall Men's Golf Recap
From Bethpage to Yale to the Philadelphia Cricket Club to the Bay Club, the Harvard Men’s Golf Team fought hard and well wherever they went.
October 29, 2009 Crimson Starts Four Match Homestand with Columbia and Cornell
The Crimson, who has won four of its last six contests heading into the second half of the conference play, welcomes Columbia Friday night and Cornell Saturday afternoon.
October 29, 2009 Harvard Releases Track and Field Schedules
The Harvard track and field teams will have a busy schedule this indoor and outdoor season as the Crimson looks to move up in the league standings and send more student-athletes to the ECAC/IC4A Championships and NCAA events during both seasons.
October 28, 2009 2009-10 Ivy League Men's Basketball Preseason Poll Is Out
In what promises to be a competitive Ivy League season, Harvard was picked fourth in the 2009-10 Ivy League men's basketball preseason poll, league officials announced Wednesday.
October 28, 2009 No. 9 Eagles Down Crimson
Chelsey Feole scored five goals to lead No. 9 Boston College to a 9-1 win against the Harvard field hockey team Wednesday night at the Newton Campus Field Hockey Complex. Junior Chloe Keating scored for the Crimson, and freshman Cynthia Tassopoulos made 10 saves.
October 28, 2009 No. 8 Harvard Opens Season With Trip to Colgate, Cornell
For the second consecutive season, the eighth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team opens the year on the road, as the Crimson visits Colgate Friday and Cornell Saturday.
October 28, 2009 Harvard Set to Play Dartmouth on Senior Day
The Crimson women's soccer team looks to remain on top of the Ivy League standings, as Harvard welcomes Dartmouth to Ohiri Field on Senior Day Saturday.
October 28, 2009 No. 14 Harvard Poised to Take on No. 21 Dartmouth
The 14th-ranked Crimson men's soccer team enters the game in third place in the conference with a 2-1-1 record, while No. 21 Dartmouth is tied for first with a 3-1 mark.
October 28, 2009 Cao Captures ITA Northeast Regional Indoor Title
In the final round of the ITA Northeast Regional Indoor Championship, sophomore Holly Cao defeated Casey Herzberg of Brown, 6-2, 6-2 to capture the ITA Northeast Regional Indoor title.
October 27, 2009 Harvard Visits No. 9 BC
The Harvard field hockey team plays its final crosstown game of the season as it visits No. 9 Boston College Wednesday at 7 p.m.
October 27, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
October 27, 2009 Men's Swimming and Diving Looks to Achieve Another Successful season in 2009-10
The Crimson is ready to challenge for the top echelon of the Ivy League once again this winter, as the men’s swimming and diving team returns 26 members of last year’s team that finished 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the Ivy League.
October 26, 2009 Crimson Logs Runner-Up Finish at Stu Nelson
A week after placing second in their division, senior Liz Powers and sophomore Marie Appel did one better at the Women’s Stu Nelson Trophy over the weekend, winning the B division and leading the Harvard sailing team to a second-place team finish.
October 26, 2009 Radcliffe Lights Impress in Openweight Field at Princeton
The Radcliffe lightweight varsity eight placed 21st among 55 boats—including 50 heavyweight entries—at the Princeton Chase, held Sunday on Lake Carnegie.
October 25, 2009 Feature: Football's Matt Luft
Matt Luft, one of the best wide receivers ever to take the field for the Crimson, is back for his senior year. The California native enters Saturday’s game with 125 career receptions and averages 16.3 yards per catch.
October 25, 2009 Senior Stories: Football's Derrick Barker
Preseason All-American cornerback Derrick Barker is a three-year starter for the Crimson. Exceptionally athletic, Derrick is also a talker and sat down with us to discuss all things Harvard … and Atlanta.
October 24, 2009 Farni's Four-Point Effort Paces No. 9 Harvard in 4-1 Win over McGill
Kathryn Farni scored a goal and assisted on three other tallies, while Kate Buesser notched two goals of her own to guide the No. 9 Harvard women’s hockey team to a 4-1 win against McGill in an exhibition Saturday afternoon.
October 24, 2009 No. 9 Harvard Falls to Princeton in Double OT
The ninth-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team fell in double-overtime to Princeton Saturday afternoon by the score of 2-1.
October 24, 2009 Crimson Falls at Yale, 3-0
Senior Chelsea Ono Horn and sophomore Christine recorded double-digit digs in Harvard’s 3-0 loss to Yale Saturday afternoon.
October 24, 2009 Late Goal Triggers First Conference Loss for Crimson
The Harvard women’s soccer team suffered its first conference loss of the season, dropping a 1-0 decision to Princeton on Saturday afternoon at Ohiri Field
October 24, 2009 Crimson Cruises in 37-3 Win Over Princeton
The Harvard football team improved its conference record to 3-0 with a 37-3 win over Princeton on Saturday afternoon at Harvard Stadium. The Crimson remains atop the league standings and improves its overall record to 4-2 on the year, while the Tigers fall to 1-5 overall and remain winless in league action at 0-3.
October 24, 2009 Tassopoulos Posts 15 Saves in Loss to No. 4 Princeton
The Harvard field hockey team lost a tough conference contest to No. 4 Princeton, 9-0, Saturday afternoon at Jordan Field. Cynthia Tassopoulos made 15 saves in the cage for the Crimson.
October 23, 2009 Harvard Opens With 3-3 Tie Against McGill
Doug Rogers scored a goal with 2:05 remaining in regulation to help the Harvard men’s hockey team earn a 3-3 tie against McGill in an exhibition game before 1,006 fans Friday night at Bright Hockey Center.
October 23, 2009 Harvard Sweeps Brown for Fourth Win in Five Matches
Junior Mikaelle Comrie recorded 16 kills to lead the Harvard women’s volleyball team to a 3-0 sweep of Brown Friday night to improve to 8-10 overall and 4-3 in Ivy League play
October 23, 2009 Crimson Hosts Tigers Saturday at Jordan
The Harvard field hockey team looks to notch its third straight win in Ivy play, hand Ivy League rival Princeton its first league loss and keep the Tigers from closing in on the Ivy title as the teams meet Saturday at noon on Jordan Field.
October 23, 2009 Crimson Primed To Take On Tigers
The Harvard women's soccer team looks to remain undefeated in Ivy League play as the team hosts Princeton at Ohiri Field Saturday morning.
October 23, 2009 No. 9 Harvard Prepares to Play Princeton
No. 9 Harvard hosts Princeton in a key Ivy League contest Saturday afternoon at Ohiri Field. The Crimson enters the game unbeaten in conference play with a 2-0-1 record, while Princeton is fourth in the Ancient Eight standings with a 1-2 mark.
October 22, 2009 Harvard Women Move to Third in Regional Rankings
The Harvard women’s cross country team moved into third in the regional rankings and is also receiving votes in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) top 30 poll.
October 22, 2009 Crimson Takes the Ice Against McGill
The Harvard men’s hockey team skates competitively for the first time in 2009-10, hosting an exhibition game Friday at 7 p.m. against McGill in the Crimson’s final tuneup before traveling to Dartmouth Oct. 30 to start its 110th regular season. Admission is free.
October 21, 2009 Harvard Back on the Road Against Brown and Yale
The Harvard women’s volleyball team heads out on the road to face Brown and Yale this weekend. The Crimson, winner of three of its last four matches, looks to get back in the win column Friday night against the Bears.
October 20, 2009 SELF Magazine Editor Lucy Danziger '82 Blogs About HOCR
Former Radcliffe oarswoman Lucy Danziger '82, editor-in-chief of SELF magazine, returned to Weld Boathouse over the weekend to row in a boat of Black and White alumnae at the Head of the Charles Regatta and posted a text and video blog about her experience.
October 20, 2009 Talented Rookie Class to Join Crimson in 2010
Three catchers, two outfielders, an infielder and a pitcher join the Harvard softball team for the 2009-10 season. Head coach Jenny Allard welcomes seven freshmen, hailing from California, Texas and Massachusetts, who look to make an impact on a team that finished 27-17 last season.
October 20, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
October 19, 2009 Heavyweight, Lightweight Rowers Battle Elements at Head of the Charles
Harvard heavyweight and lightweight rowers take part in the 45th Head of the Charles on the Charles River. Highlights from the event include two top eight finishes by the heavyweights in the championship four and a fourth-place finish by the lightweight freshman eight in the club event.
October 19, 2009 Akpan Takes Home Ivy League Player of the Week Award
Senior forward Andre Akpan of the ninth-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team has been named the Ivy League Player of the Week for the second time this season, the conference announced Monday afternoon.
October 19, 2009 Five Crimson Compete at ITA Northeast Regional Tournament
Five members of the Harvard men’s tennis team competed in the ITA Northeast Regional tournament Oct. 16-18. The Crimson earned eight victories over the weekend.
October 19, 2009 Setting Assists
Senior Lily Durwood, a setter on the women’s volleyball team, was never a stranger to Harvard’s athletic community. Durwood’s father is an alumni and her grandfather, Stanley, played both football and wrestled during his years in Cambridge.
October 19, 2009 Incoming Freshmen Bolster Crimson’s Repeat Hopes
Eleven swimmers and divers join the Crimson for the 2009-10 season. Coming from nine different states and countries, the newcomers will contribute to events this year as Harvard seeks its second straight Ivy League title.
October 18, 2009 Harvard Women Seventh at Yale; Coeds Eighth at Navy
Senior Liz Powers and sophomore Marie Appel placed second in the 20-team B division to lead the Harvard sailing team to a seventh-place team finish at the Yale Women’s Intersectional held over the weekend.
October 18, 2009 Crimson Wins Kelly Gutshall Invitational
Harvard capped is 2009 fall season with a victory at the 2009 Kelly Gutshall Invitational. After trailing Columbia by six shots after the first round of play, the Crimson shot
October 18, 2009 Crimson Finishes Third at Ivy Match Play Championship
The inaugural Ivy League Match Play event at The Bay Club in Mattapoisett, Mass., was stopped short due to weather as Sunday’s rounds were cancelled. As a result, Yale and Penn shared the title while Harvard and Columbia tied for third.
October 18, 2009 Radcliffe Lightweights Fifth, Heavyweights 13th at Head of the Charles
The Radcliffe lightweight varsity eight earned a top-five finish at the 45th Head of the Charles Regatta while the top Black and White heavyweight entry placed 13th, rowing through an unusual mid-October snowfall Sunday on the Charles River.
October 18, 2009 Senior Stories: Football's Conor Murphy
“Conor played in the shadow of some outstanding linebackers for much of his career, but his leadership and production as a senior has been exceptional,” states Tim Murphy...
October 18, 2009 Feature: Football's Ryan Burkhead
Success follows wherever Ryan Burkhead leads. Burkhead and football were introduced to each other when he was only eight years old...
October 17, 2009 Crimson Runners Post Strong Showing at UAlbany Invitational
Members of the Harvard men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the 42nd Annual UAlbany Invitational Saturday morning. Both squads finished 10th overall in their respective championship races.
October 17, 2009 Harvard Falls to Ivy League Leader Penn, 3-1
The Harvard women’s volleyball team lost a tough 3-1 match to league unbeaten Penn Saturday afternoon at the Malkin Athletic Center. Junior Mikaelle Comrie led the Crimson (7-10, 3-3 Ivy) with 15 kills in the 25-15, 26-24, 12-25, 25-16 loss
October 17, 2009 Chenoweth Lead Men, Trio of Crimson Women Pace Harvard at Pre-Nationals
Junior Daniel Chenoweth finished eighth overall in the men’s blue race and three Crimson women finished in the top 50 of the women’s blue race to lead the Harvard cross country teams at the Pre-Nationals Invitational on the NCAA Championship course at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center.
October 17, 2009 Harvard Beats Cornell on Goodman-Bacon’s Second-Half Goal
Senior co-captain Elizabeth Goodman-Bacon scored the game’s lone goal early in the second half and freshman Cynthia Tassopoulos made eight saves for her first shutout, a 1-0 road win against Cornell Saturday afternoon at Dodson Field.
October 17, 2009 No. 6 Harvard Holds Off No. 15 Brown, Earns Second Ivy League Victory
Andre Akpan scored the game's only goal and Austin Harms made five saves to record his fifth shutout of the season, as sixth-ranked Harvard improves to 2-0-1 in conference play and 9-2-1 overall.
October 17, 2009 Harvard Falls to Fordham, 12-7
The Harvard men’s water polo team lost to Fordham, 12-7 Saturday afternoon at Blodgett Pool. Six different Crimson players notched goals in the contest.
October 17, 2009 Sheeleigh’s OT Goal Lifts Harvard to Sudden Victory Over Brown
Forward Katherine Sheeleigh scored a goal in the 93rd minute off a corner kick from Melanie Baskind to give Harvard a 1-0 overtime victory against Ivy League rival Brown Saturday afternoon at Ohiri Field.
October 16, 2009 Crimson Visits Big Red in Return to Ivy League Play
Following nearly two weeks of non-league competition, the Harvard field hockey team looks to even its Ivy League record as it resumes Ancient Eight play Saturday at Cornell. The Crimson and Big Red get underway at 2 p.m. at Marsha Dodson Field in Ithaca, N.Y.
October 16, 2009 Harvard Hosts Lafayette Saturday On Cambridge Day
After playing three of its first four games on the road, Harvard returns to The Stadium this week to play Lafayette in the first of three-straight home games.
October 16, 2009 Harvard Wins Third Straight By Ralling Past Princeton, 3-2
Freshman Taylor Docter lead the Crimson with 14 kills and sophomore Anne Carroll Ingersoll posted 12 kills and eight blocks to lead the Harvard women’s volleyball team to a 3-2 win over Princeton Friday night at the Malkin Athletic Center
October 15, 2009 Season Preview: Crimson Poised to Make 110th Season a Great One
For the Harvard men’s hockey team, the wait is nearly over. The Crimson players and coaches begin official practices for Harvard’s 110th season Friday, about seven months after the end of the 2008-09 campaign and more than a month after the team returned to campus and began captain’s practices.
October 15, 2009 Harvard Returns Home to Face Penn and Princeton
The Crimson will take on two more Ivy-League challenges at home this weekend. Harvard plays against Princeton Friday at 7 p.m. and Penn Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Malkin Athletic Center.
October 15, 2009 Harvard, Radcliffe Rowers Set to Take Part in 45th Head of the Charles
All four rowing programs at Harvard will be involved in the two-day event will attract more than 8,500 rowers and some 300,000 spectators. Current and former Harvard and Radcliffe rowers are slated to compete in 17 different events.
October 15, 2009 Harvard Closes Out Regular Season with Two Home Games
Harvard hosts Fordham and St. Francis (N.Y.) in crucial games this weekend, as the Crimson takes on the Rams Saturday and the Terriers Sunday.
October 14, 2009 Terriers Survive Crimson Corners to Win, 3-1
Boston University got two goals from Jacinda McLeod and withstood 10 Harvard penalty corners and 12 saves by Crimson freshman Cynthia Tassopoulos to post a 3-1 win against the Harvard field hockey team Wednesday evening at Jordan Field.
October 14, 2009 Crimson Squad Splits for UAlbany Inivtational and Pre-Nationals
The Harvard men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to two different meets Saturday. One group will compete at the 43rd UAlbany Invitational in Albany, N.Y., while the other will race at the Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind.
October 14, 2009 EISA Announces 2010 Carnival Schedule
The 2010 EISA Carnival season begins January 15 and 16 at the St. Lawrence Carnival in Lake Placid, N.Y.
October 13, 2009 Neighbors Harvard, BU Battle Wednesday
The Harvard field hockey team wraps up a four-game homestand and a three-game non-league stretch against local rival Boston University Wednesday at 6 p.m.
October 13, 2009 Tassopoulos Named Ivy League Rookie of the Week
Harvard freshman goalie Cynthia Tassopoulos has been named Ivy League Rookie of the Week in an announcement from the league office Tuesday afternoon.
October 13, 2009 Softball Team, Players Honored by NFCA
Six Harvard softball players have been selected as 2009 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Scholar-Athletes, and the Crimson ranked 22nd in the nation in team grade-point average.
October 13, 2009 Boston Globe Magazine: Brains On Ice
Sunday's issue of the Boston Globe Magazine featured the Harvard men's hockey program and its success in preparing student-athletes for careers in professional hockey.
October 13, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
October 12, 2009 Crimson Earns 17 Wins at Harvard Fall Classic
The Harvard Fall Classic kicked off Friday morning with the Crimson, Alabama, Minnesota and Notre Dame competing in the three-day long event. Harvard racked up 17 wins over the weekend.
October 12, 2009 Crimson Finishes Sixth at Philadelphia Big 5 Invitational
Harvard had two consistent rounds this past weekend as the Crimson placed sixth at the Philadelphia Big 5 Invitational, hosted at Philadelphia Cricket Club by Temple University. Harvard recorded rounds of 301 and 300 to finish just one shot behind Penn and Binghamton for fourth place.
October 12, 2009 Scales Named Ivy League Rookie of the Week
Harvard freshman running back Treavor Scales has been named as the Ivy League Rookie of the Week in an announcement from the league office Monday afternoon.
October 12, 2009 Kurcz Tabbed Ivy League Rookie of the Week
The freshman defender tallied the game-winning goal in Harvard's 2-0 win at Cornell Saturday and helped the Crimson defense allow only one goal last week.
October 12, 2009 No. 9 Harvard Looks for Return to NCAA Postseason in 2009-10
After winning the last two ECAC Hockey regular-season and Ivy League titles, the ninth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team seeks to improve on the national stage and return to the NCAA tournament in 2009-10.
October 12, 2009 Sheeleigh Honored on Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week
Junior forward Katherine Sheeleigh scored three goals last week, helping the Harvard women's soccer team pick up two victories and extend the team's winning streak to four games.
October 11, 2009 Harvard Places Third at Moody Trophy
With top-four finishes in both divisions, the Harvard sailing team placed third overall at the Moody Trophy Saturday and Sunday at Wisconsin.
October 11, 2009 Comeback Bid Falls Short for Crimson Against Iona
Bret Voith netted a hat trick and Egen Atkinson and Alex Thompson each tallied two goals, while Alexandre Popp made seven saves in net for the Harvard men's water polo team.
October 11, 2009 Harvard Fall Classic Complete Results
The Harvard Fall Classic, featuring players from Harvard, Alabama, Minnesota and Notre Dame, began Friday morning at the Beren Tennis Center.
October 10, 2009 Michigan Downs Harvard, 3-1
Michigan scored three first-half goals en route to a 3-1 win against the Harvard field hockey team Saturday afternoon at Jordan Field.
October 10, 2009 Harvard Runs Past Cornell With Four Rushing TDs, 28-10
In a battle of Ivy League unbeatens, freshman defensive back Brian Owusu picked off two passes and freshman running back Treavor Scales scored two touchdowns as Harvard downed Cornell, 28-10, Saturday in Ithaca, N.Y.
October 10, 2009 Chi's Goal in 77th Minute Helps No. 8 Harvard Earn 1-1 Tie at Cornell
With the eighth-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team trailing, 1-0, late in the second half, Alex Chi knotted the game with his first goal of the season at 76:28, helping the Crimson draw Cornell, 1-1, Saturday evening.
October 10, 2009 Harvard Uses Second Half Surge to Top Cornell, 2-0
Taryn Kurcz and Katherine Sheeleigh each netted a goal in the second half of action to help the Harvard women’s soccer team defeat Cornell, 2-0, and improve to 2-0 in Ivy League play.
October 10, 2009 Radcliffe Crews Open Fall with Dominant Showing in New Hampshire
The Radcliffe heavyweight and lightweight crews began their fall season by taking the top three and four of the top five spots in the women’s open eight at the New Hampshire Championships, hosted by Amoskeag Rowing Club, Saturday on the Merrimack River.
October 10, 2009 Men's Water Polo Drops Northern Division Contest Against Brown
Luka Babic, Egen Atkinson and Max each chipped in with two goals apiece, while Nikhil Balaraman made 11 saves for the Crimson against Brown Saturday afternoon at Blodgett Pool.
October 9, 2009 Ingersoll Leads Three Crimson in Double Figures as Harvard Downs Cornell, 3-1
The Harvard women’s volleyball team snapped a two-match losing skid and picked up its first conference win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Cornell Friday night. The Crimson defeated the Big Red the first time since Oct. 9, 2004.
October 8, 2009 Claire Sheldon Reflects On USGA Championship Appearance
The Harvard women’s golf team recently became the only team in the Northeast region to earn votes in the national Top 25 poll by Golfweek Magazine. The Crimson posted an impressive 55-1 combined record last season en route to a second straight Ivy League title.
October 8, 2009 Crimson Welcomes Wolverines Saturday
Seeking its second home win in as many Saturdays, Harvard takes on six-time Big Ten Conference champion Michigan at noon at Jordan Field.
October 8, 2009 No. 8 Men's Soccer Visits Cornell in Ivy League Contest Saturday Evening
The eighth-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team, which is off to the program’s best start since 1996 with its 8-1 record, returns to conference play, visiting Ivy League rival Cornell Saturday night at 7 p.m.
October 8, 2009 Boston Globe: Biegas' Brother Act is Expanding
Harvard men's hockey players Alex, Danny and Michael Biega are featured in Thursday's edition of The Boston Globe. In other news, the Harvard Gazette highlighted the Crimson's efforts to fight concussions.
October 7, 2009 Harvard Earns Seventh Seed at ECAC Championships
The Harvard women's water polo team will take on No. 2 seed Marist in the opening round of the 2010 ECAC Women's Water Polo Championships in February.
October 7, 2009 Tsuda, Akpan Spark 2-0 Crimson Victory Over Holy Cross
Ben Tsuda and Andre Akpan notched a goal apiece as the No. 8 Harvard men’s soccer team defeated Holy Cross, 2-0, on a windy Wednesday afternoon at Ohiri Field.
October 7, 2009 ESPN Names Lin One Of Country's Most Versatile Players
The term "versatile player" is often overused in sports, particularly in college basketball. So I have tried to look at it from a coach's perspective and come up with my own definition of versatility.
October 7, 2009 Harvard Fall Classic Kicks Off Friday
The Harvard men’s tennis team will host the Harvard Fall Classic Tournament Oct. 9-11 at the Beren Tennis Center.
October 6, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event...
October 6, 2009 Sheeleigh Nets Two Goals as Harvard Powers Past Fairfield, 4-1
Katherine Sheeleigh scored two goals in the first half, while Gina Wideroff and Patricia Yau netted a goal apiece for the Crimson, which extended its winning streak to three games.
October 6, 2009 No. 10 UMass Outlasts Harvard, 1-0
Freshman Cynthia Tassopoulos made 12 saves and the Harvard field hockey team held No. 10 Massachusetts without a goal from the field, but Makaela Potts’ penalty stroke lifted the Minutewomen to a 1-0 win Tuesday evening at Jordan Field.
October 6, 2009 Atkinson, Eliot Sweep Weekly CWPA Northern Division Awards
Harvard senior co-captain Egen Atkinson has been named Collegiate Water Polo Association Northern Division Player of the Week, while freshman Max Eliot took home this third Northern Division Rookie of the Week honor, the CWPA announced Tuesday.
October 5, 2009 Homestand Continues Tuesday Against No. 10 UMass
The Crimson looks to build on the momentum of an exciting home league win as it welcomes 10th-ranked Massachusetts to Jordan Field Tuesday at 6 p.m. for the first of three straight non-league home games.
October 5, 2009 Crimson Tabbed 15th in WIN Preseason Poll; Caputo and OConnor Land in Top Five
The Harvard wrestling team is tied for 15th in Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine’s 2009-10 Preseason Tournament Power Index and has two grapplers ranked in the top five in their respective weight classes announced by WIN Monday.
October 5, 2009 Rogers Earns Second Nod as Ivy League Rookie of the Week
A native of Bronxville, N.Y., Brian Rogers netted his third game-winning goal of the season, scoring a golden goal in the 103rd minute to lift Harvard to a 1-0 victory at Yale Saturday evening.
October 5, 2009 Harvard Women Take Second at Regis Bowl
The Harvard sailing team finished second among 10 schools at the Women’s Regis Bowl over the weekend. The Crimson also placed 13th at the Smith Trophy and ninth at Central Series Four.
October 5, 2009 Women’s Tennis Earns Seven Top-Three Finishes at U.S. Air Force Invitational
The Harvard women’s tennis team had yet another successful fall tournament this past weekend at the U.S. Air Force Invitational. Everyone who competed on the singles side placed in the top three of their flight, including two first-place finishes.
October 3, 2009 Keating’s Second Goal Carries Harvard Past Brown in OT
Junior Chloe Keating scored her second goal of the game in overtime to lift the Harvard women’s field hockey team to its first Ivy League win, 4-3 against Brown Saturday afternoon at rain-soaked Jordan Field.
October 3, 2009 Women's Soccer Contest at Yale Postponed Until Oct. 20
The women's soccer game between Harvard and Yale has been postponed until Oct. 20 due to lightning in the New Haven, Conn., area Saturday evening.
October 3, 2009 Ho Churns Out 132 Yards; Defense Drubs Lehigh, 28-14
Cheng Ho ran for 132 yards on 21 carries (6.3 ypc) and scored two touchdowns Saturday, and Harvard forced five turnovers as the Crimson toppled Lehigh, 28-14 at Goodman Stadium. The victory was Harvard's 800th all-time - ninth-highest in all of Division I.
October 2, 2009 Crimson Takes On Bears Saturday at Jordan
The Harvard field hockey team hosts Brown for an Ivy League matchup and the first of four straight home games Saturday at noon at Jordan Field.
October 2, 2009 Harvard Defeats Yale in Annual Dual Meet
The Harvard men’s and women’s cross country teams extended their win streaks over Yale to three-straight with victories over the Bulldogs Friday afternoon at Franklin Park. In the 97th running of the men’s race, the Crimson edged Yale, 26-29, while the women defeated Yale, 15-49, in the 34th running of the women’s event.
October 2, 2009 Football Travels To Lehigh For Saturday Showdown
Harvard takes to the road for the first of two straight away from Harvard Stadium as the Crimson battles the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Oct. 3 at Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem, Pa.
October 2, 2009 Crimson Drops Pair at Claremont Convergence
The Harvard men's water polo team fell in two games on the first day of the Claremont Convergence, losing to Chapman and Pomona-Pitzer.
October 2, 2009 Crimson Swept by Dartmouth, 3-0
The Harvard women’s volleyball team fell to Dartmouth, 3-0, Friday night at Leede Arena. The Big Green won 25-14, 25-22, 26-19, to pick up its second-straight win over the Crimson.
October 2, 2009 Radcliffe Lightweights Raise Money for Cancer Research
The Radcliffe lightweight crew joined more than 7,000 participants Saturday in the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure. The 17th annual event raised close to $800,000 for breast cancer research.
October 1, 2009 Alex Biega Selected as Preseason All-American; Leblanc Named All-Rookie
Harvard senior defenseman Alex Biega has been named to the Inside College Hockey preseason All-America third team and freshman Louis Leblanc has been named to the INCH all-rookie squad, the website announced Thursday.
October 1, 2009 No. 8 Men's Soccer Opens Ivy League Play at Yale
After suffering its first loss of the season Sept. 26 at then-No. 3 Wake Forest, the eighth-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team looks to grab its first Ivy League win of the season, as the team visits Yale Saturday evening.
September 30, 2009 Harvard’s Freshman Class Ranked Fifth Nationally by INCH
The Harvard men’s hockey team has the nation’s No. 5 freshman class, according to the Inside College Hockey recruiting rankings, released Wednesday. INCH also named Louis Leblanc the top freshman forward in the country.
September 30, 2009 Northeastern Defeats Harvard in Crosstown Matchup
Crystal Poland scored three goals to lead host Northeastern to a 6-0 defeat of the Harvard field hockey team Wednesday afternoon at Sweeney Field.
September 30, 2009 Women's Golf Receiving Votes In National Poll
For the first time in program history, the Harvard women’s golf team is receiving votes in the Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association Division I Coaches’ Poll. In the first poll of the season, released Wednesday, Harvard is under the “receiving votes” category. The Crimson is the only program from the Northeast region of the 54 nationally to get mention.
September 30, 2009 Cross Country to Face Yale in Annual Dual Meet Friday
The Harvard men’s and women’s cross country teams host Yale at Franklin Park on Oct. 2. Both Harvard teams are looking to extend its win streak over its rival which now stands at two straight wins
September 30, 2009 Collier Winters Earns New England Football Writers Gold Helmet Award
Harvard junior quarterback Collier Winters has been awarded the New England Football Writers Gold Helmet Award, presented by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. Earlier in the week, Winters received the Ivy League’s Offensive Player of the Week award.
September 29, 2009 Tim Murphy Quotes From Ivy Football Teleconference
Tim Murphy, the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, recently took part in the Ivy League's weekly teleconference. Below are his quotes from the event.
September 29, 2009 Kutler, Hagner Score in 2-0 Win Against Holy Cross
The Crimson tallied two goals within seven minutes midway through the first half on shots by Caroline Kutler and Christina Hagner.
September 29, 2009 Waking Up "For the Kids"
Three Harvard football players spent the summer participating in the Cambridge Youth Enrichment Program (CYEP), working as counselors at a local Cambridge school.
September 28, 2009 Crimson Picked Fourth; Alex Biega Named Preseason All-ECAC
The Harvard men’s hockey team was picked to finish fourth in ECAC Hockey by the league’s coaches and media and senior defenseman Alex Biega has been named to the coaches’ and media’s preseason all-league teams, the league announced Monday on its preseason media conference call.
September 28, 2009 Harms Named Ivy League Player of the Week for Second Time
Harvard goalkeeper Austin Harms has been honored as the Ivy League Player of the Week for the second time this season, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. Harms, a sophomore, also received the distinction Sept. 14.
September 28, 2009 Winters Named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week
Harvard junior quarterback Collier Winters has been named the Ivy League’s Offensive Player of the Week in an announcement from the league office Monday morning.
September 28, 2009 Crimson Wins Yale Fall Invitational By 10 Strokes
Harvard stormed back from 10 strokes down after the first round to win the Yale Fall Invitational by nine strokes in a rain-shortened weekend at the Yale Golf Course.
September 27, 2009 Senior Profile: Andre Akpan
Andre Akpan, a co-captain of the No. 8 Crimson men' s soccer team, is a two-time All-America selection and a candidate for the Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy, given to the nation's top Division I men's soccer player.
September 27, 2009 Two Fifth-Place Finishes for Crimson
The Harvard sailing team earned a pair of fifth-place finishes over the weekend, in the Hood Trophy at Tufts and Central Series Three, hosted by Boston University.
September 27, 2009 Senior Stories: Football's Cheng Ho
Cheng Ho’s personal story is a remarkable one and has been well-covered by national media. A native of Taiwan, Cheng has embraced American football, rising to All-Ivy League status. Along the way, he has embraced his Harvard experience
September 26, 2009 Feature: Football's James Williams
This year the Crimson features one of the nation’s premier, albeit most underrated linemen, on the gridiron. Senior offensive tackle, James Williams will be leading the offensive charge
September 26, 2009 Harvard's Three Unanswered Goals Lead to First Ivy Win
Christina Hagner, Melanie Baskind and Lizzy Nichols each scored a goal to help the Harvard women’s soccer team defeat Penn, 3-2, for its first Ivy League victory of the season Saturday afternoon at Ohiri Field.
September 26, 2009 Penn Overtakes Harvard in Second Half
Penn scored four times in the second half to come from behind to defeat the Harvard field hockey team, 4-1, Saturday afternoon at Jordan Field in the Crimson’s Ivy League home opener.
September 25, 2009 Harvard Stuffs Brown at Finish, Wins 24-21
Harvard’s Jon Takamura was among a group of Harvard defenders that batted down a final desperation pass by Brown Friday night as the Crimson defeated the Bears by a score of 24-21 in front of 17,263 fans at Harvard Stadium.
September 25, 2009 Lin, Casey Earn Preseason Honors
The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook has tabbed two Harvard players to its Preseason honors list.
September 25, 2009 Harvard Offers Free Football Tickets To Kids
Beginning Sept. 25 at the home opener and continuing through the rest of the season, all Harvard football games played at Harvard Stadium will be free to children 12 and under.
September 25, 2009 Radcliffe Crew Featured on NECN's styleboston
Assistant coach Cory Bosworth and a group of Radcliffe oarswomen gave NECN's Chris Talanian a rowing lesson in the latest episode of styleboston. The video of the segment is available here.
September 25, 2009 James Williams Featured By Bloomberg News
James Williams, like most all-star college football players, says he knows he has a bright future. As a Harvard University student, he thought it would be in law school, not the National Football League.
September 24, 2009 Chris Gallagher '69 to be Inducted into New England Hall of Fame
Chris Gallaher’69, a three-time letterwinner and three-time All-Ivy Leaguer for the Harvard men’s basketball team, will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame Oct. 9 in a ceremony at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn.
September 24, 2009 P-Bruins journal: Fraser leads, stars follow
Former Harvard men's hockey captain Jimmy Fraser '09 is trying out with the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins and was featured in Wednesday's edition of The Providence Journal.
September 24, 2009 Tony Grillo shares thoughts on USGA Amateur Championship appearance
Vineyard Haven, Mass. native Tony Grillo helped the Crimson in its showing by logging at 18th-place finish in the 93-player field. Grillo, a sophomore, prepped for the season by competing over the summer and qualifying for the...
September 24, 2009 Cross Introduced as Assistant Coach for Men's Lacrosse
Rob Cross comes to Harvard after working at Maryland-Baltimore County for three seasons, where he worked with the offense that led the nation in extra-man success in 2009.
September 24, 2009 Women's Soccer Hosts Penn in Ivy League Opener Saturday
In addition to the 2009 Ivy opener between the Crimson and Quakers, Saturday will also serve as Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Day at Ohiri Field.
September 24, 2009 Men’s Water Polo Regally Ready to Take on Queens
The Harvard men’s water polo team will face the Knights of Queens (N.Y.) in a conference match-up on the road. The Crimson enters the game sitting atop the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Northern Division standings with a 1-0 conference mark.
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