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Harvard Football Turns to a New Chapter. Here’s What To Know About Team 153.
Heading into head coach Andrew Aurich’s third season at the helm of Harvard football, the expectations are as high as ever. However, with a new quarterback and a dramatic clash with Yale looming, the Crimson has some questions to answer as it vies for another Ivy League championship.
Men’s Soccer Secures Late Equalizer Against UConn
Junior midfielder Phoenix Wooten’s late equalizer propelled Harvard (1-1-2) to a 2-2 draw against the University of Connecticut Huskies (3-3-2) in the Crimson Kickoff.
No. 3 Field Hockey Falls to No. 12 UMass, Rebounds with Win Over Boston College
After kicking off its season with wins over UMass Lowell and No. 10 UConn, the No. 3 Harvard Crimson continued its homestand, taking on two local foes: the No. 12 University of Massachusetts and Boston College. The Crimson fell 3-1 on Friday, as the Minutewomen launched a three-goal barrage in the second half. Harvard then effortlessly bounced back on Sunday, braving rainy conditions to defeat the Eagles 2-1.
. . . And Out With the Old: Harvard Football’s Graduates Find New Homes
After three straight Ivy League football championships stretching from 2023 to 2025, many of Harvard’s seniors stepped off the field in a Crimson uniform for the last time after the team’s heartbreaking loss to Villanova in the program’s first-ever FCS playoff game last December. Now, some of them are transitioning to prominent roles on Power Four teams.
Harvard Rugby Holds Off Sacred Heart in Tense Season Opener
The defending three-time national champion, Harvard women’s rugby, held off Sacred Heart University to take home a 26-24 win on Saturday afternoon. Despite a late surge, the Pioneers were no match for the Crimson’s defensive prowess, allowing it to open its 2026 season with a victory.
No. 3 Field Hockey Opens Season With Wins Over UMass Lowell and No. 10 UConn
The Harvard field hockey team returned to the pitch this past weekend with a vengeance. The Crimson paired an offensive onslaught against UMass Lowell with a defensive masterclass against No. 10 UConn to kickstart its 2026 campaign in style.
No. 18 Harvard Men’s Water Polo Drops First Tournament Against Three Top Ranked Opponents
No. 18 Harvard men’s water polo kicked off its road slate this season at the Aggie Classic in Davis, Calif., this past weekend, dropping three games against top-10 Northern California opposition.
Harvard Women’s Soccer Diffuses Late Northeastern Surge in 1-0 Victory
Harvard women's soccer returned to Jordan Field after an undefeated three-game road trip to suffocate Northeastern University in its best defensive performance in two years, holding the visitors to just three shots during the very limited time that the Huskies had in their offensive half.
Feng Shines in Collegiate Debut as Harvard Women’s Golf Ties for Third at Nittany Lion Invitational
The Harvard women’s golf team opened its 2026-27 season with a strong showing at the Nittany Lion Invitational, finishing tied for third in the 18-team field after playing three rounds at the Penn State Blue Course in State College, Pa.
Men’s Soccer Drops 3-1 to Providence Despite Early Lead
For the third consecutive game in the Crimson’s 2026 non-conference slate, the Harvard men’s soccer team found the back of the net first. For the second straight game, though, its first strike was not enough to bring the match home. The Crimson took an early lead against Providence College on Friday evening at Jordan Field, but defensive miscues and missed opportunities allowed the Friars to respond with three unanswered goals, handing Harvard its second straight 3-1 loss.
Men’s Golf Takes No Rest for Labor Day: Wins the Red Bandanna Invitational
Harvard men’s golf, the reigning Ivy League Champion, started its fall campaign strong, earning a resounding victory in Verona, N.Y., at the fourth annual Red Bandanna Invitational hosted by Boston College.
Harvard Women’s Volleyball Dominates in Opening Weekend Sweep
Efficient offense, aggressive serves, suffocating defense, and an exciting freshman class combined for a dominant opening weekend for Harvard women’s volleyball as the team swept a trio of regional foes.
A Summer Sharper: Previewing Harvard Men’s Golf, The Reigning Ivy Champion
Greens pristinely mowed, irons polished and shined, the trophy cabinet dusted off, and the Harvard men’s golf team standing atop the Ivy League for the first time since 2017. While many squads bid farewell to their seniors, elect new captains, and welcome freshmen, Harvard faced a much different, simpler reality. The Crimson graduated no seniors, ushered in the second year of junior William Ma’s captaincy, and added freshman Alex Zhang to Harvard’s youthful roster, the youngest in the Ivy League last season.
Harvard Women’s Soccer Stuns No. 6 Alabama in Crimson Clash After Ten-Goal Thriller
The University of Alabama entered its final nonconference game undefeated and with four straight shutouts, having scored 16 goals across its first seven games — just three shy of Harvard’s total offensive conversions last season. The Crimson snapped that streak in the 10-goal thriller, clawing back from a 2-0 deficit early in the first half and converting two penalties in the second half to regain control against a 10-person Alabama squad.
Harvard Women’s Soccer Fends Off Boston University in Cross-River Clash
The Harvard women’s soccer team has typically overwhelmed its opponents on the stat sheet this season. However, when the Crimson crossed the Charles River to face Boston University, it met a team that matched its offensive productivity. Thanks to accurate shot placement from its forwards and a backline that repelled dangerous chances, Harvard sealed a 2-1 victory over the Terriers.
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