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Undeterred By Slow Start, No. 18/19 Harvard Scores 41 Unanswered Points In Win Over Cornell
Despite trailing by double digits to Cornell at the end of the first quarter, No. 18/19 Harvard scored 41 unanswered points to steamroll Cornell, 41-29, in an offensive showcase at Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, N.Y.
Tellado Strike Propels Men’s Soccer Over Columbia, 1-0
After a three-week stint away from its home pitch, Harvard men’s soccer returned to Ancient Eight action at Jordan Field on Saturday, beating the Columbia Lions 1-0 in front of a modest crowd of 365. A sole strike from captain and forward Dylan Tellado in the 38th minute proved enough for head coach Josh Shapiro’s men to secure their second victory of the season – and snap a six-game slump.
No. 8 Field Hockey Powers Past Penn and Upsets No. 5 Wake Forest
The No. 8 Harvard field hockey team dominated the weekend, taking down the University of Pennsylvania on the road before returning home to host No. 5 Wake Forest for a top-10 matchup. After blanking the Quakers (2-7, 0-3 Ivy League), the Crimson (8-1, 3-0) overcame an early deficit to upset the Demon Deacons (7-4, 2-1 ACC) on Berylson Field.
Bailey Bails Out Harvard With Hail Mary and Lateral Miracle Over Colgate
No. 20/22 Harvard miraculously defeated No. 22/20 Colgate with a “Bailey Bailout” Hail Mary and lateral as time expired, extending the Crimson’s winning streak in home-openers to 25 games in a dramatic 20-17 win under Saturday night lights.
No. 24 Harvard Women’s Soccer Beats Cornell 4-1 Behind A Strong Second Half
After entering halftime tied 1-1, No. 24 Harvard needed just 16 minutes to score three goals in the second half, using the energy of the Alumni Day crowd to spark its 4-1 win over Cornell. Freshman forward Brooke Huleatt scored two goals, opening the scoring early in the first half before adding Harvard’s fourth to cap off the victory. Co-captains Ólöf Kristinsdóttir and Anna Rayhill each also scored in the second half.
No. 20/22 Harvard Prepares For Ranked Clash With No. 22/20 Colgate in Home Opener
As No. 22/20 Colgate makes the trip from Hamilton, N.Y., to take on No. 20/22 Harvard in its home opener this Saturday night, the Crimson’s young, scrappy, and hungry squad hopes not to throw away its shot at a perfect season.
Yakoff Concludes ITA All-American Championship Run in the Sweet 16
Senior Stephanie Yakoff advanced further in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American Championships than any Harvard women’s tennis player in history, playing eight matches in the week-long tournament in singles and doubles. The senior was not only the first Crimson player to qualify automatically for the singles main draw, but also the first to reach the Sweet 16.
Zhang Leads Harvard Women’s Golf to Fourth-Place Finish at Princeton Invitational
The Harvard women’s golf team continued its fall season with a fourth-place finish at the Princeton Invitational, navigating difficult conditions over two rounds at Springdale Golf Club in Princeton, N.J.
Weather Disrupts Harvard Sailing’s Third Weekend of Competition
The Crimson finished seventh at the Sherman Hoyt Trophy, while severe weather canceled the Hood Trophy and Eagle Invitational. The Mrs. Hurst Bowl began Saturday, but a lack of wind made it impossible for participants to complete enough races to count as an official regatta.
No. 8 Field Hockey Beats No. 10 Princeton in a Rainy Rivalry Shootout
For the second straight game, the No. 8 Harvard field hockey team found itself in a shootout. This time, however, it was its Alumni Day, and the match was against its archrival, the No. 10 Princeton Tigers.
Harvard Women’s Volleyball Stays Perfect in Ivy League Opener
For the first time in nearly three weeks, the Harvard women’s volleyball team appeared mortal on Saturday, but only for a moment. After extending its streak to 16 consecutive sets won, Dartmouth took the third and fourth sets, the first time the Crimson has lost consecutive sets since Sept. 6 against Northeastern. In an unfamiliar vulnerable position, Harvard responded with a resounding fifth-set victory to seal a 3-2 win over the Big Green.
Rugby Braves Nor’easter to Beat Dartmouth and Defend its Ivy League Title
The Harvard women’s rugby team braved the wind and rain this weekend, thrashing Dartmouth 31-7 on Friday as a Nor’easter swept across New England. With the rivalry victory, the Crimson defended its Ivy League Championship and extended its winning streak to 16 consecutive games.
Harvard Women’s Soccer Tames Princeton’s Late Offensive Barrage In Ivy Opener
While Princeton celebrated its annual Youth Day during its Ivy League opener, the rookies on the Harvard women’s soccer team got on the scoreboard first on Sunday afternoon as the Nor’easter crept across New Jersey.
Harvard Men’s Soccer Falls to RV Cornell in Ivy Opener
After a tough non-conference slate, the Harvard men’s soccer team made the trip to Ithaca, N.Y., to open its Ivy League campaign on Charles F. Berman Field against RV Cornell. The Crimson held the Big Red scoreless through the first half, but Cornell erupted for four second-half goals to dish Harvard a 4-1 loss.
Nor’easter? Nor’Problem. Alex Zhang Leads Men’s Golf to Victory at Macdonald Cup
In New Haven, Conn., at the redesigned Yale University Golf Course, freshman Alex Zhang (-2, 1st) of the reigning Ivy League Champion, Harvard Crimson (+9, 1st), certainly didn’t make age an issue in his campaign to win the Macdonald Cup. Despite a historic fall Nor’easter shortening the tournament to one round, a win is still a win for the rookie. Along with A. Zhang’s individual victory, the Crimson also stood victorious as a team, spurred by strong performances from junior captain William Ma (+2, T6), sophomore Morgan Riley (+4, T12), and sophomore Reese Jensen (+5, T21).
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