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Katharine Forst

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Home Opener Heartbreak: Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Colgate 19-15

Heartbreak plagued the No. 15 Harvard men’s lacrosse team (1-1, 0-0 Ivy) yesterday as it failed to defend Jordan Field against the visiting Colgate Raiders, falling to the Upstate New York team 19-15. Following a close game against the Providence Friars last weekend, the Cambridge program was unable to pull together another second-half performance to secure a win in its 2025 home opener.


Men’s Lacrosse Narrowly Bests Providence 12-10

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The No. 17 Harvard men’s lacrosse team (1-0, 0-0 Ivy) found glory on the road this past Saturday, squeaking past the No. 20 Providence Friars 12-10. Despite coming out to a slow start, Harvard Head Coach Gerry Byrne’s squad was able to level the score at six-apiece at the half before reclaiming the turf and clinching its first victory of the 2025 season.


Proving Itself at Providence: Men’s Lacrosse Starts 2025 Campaign

For the first time since taking over the historic program, Frisbie Family Head Coach Gerry Byrne’s men’s lacrosse team won’t be defined by one key word: young. The team takes on No. 20 Providence to open up the season.


Following Stellar Performance by Severo, Harvard Prepares for Upcoming Homestand

The Harvard men's ice hockey team (3-4-1, 2-2-1 ECAC) is back at home this weekend for its final two games of the calendar year, taking on the No. 20 Clarkson Golden Knights (9-5-2, ECAC 3-1-0) and the St. Lawrence Saints (4-11-0, ECAC 0-4-0). Building off of its last few games, Harvard is looking to go into the winter recess on a high note by gaining important points in the ECAC Standings.


The Games That Weren’t: 9 Canceled Harvard-Yales

Crimson supporters will soon fill Harvard Square, looking forward to partaking in the storied traditions of The Game which current students can count on as a constant --- or so they might think. In the 149 years that Harvard has struck out to solidify its superiority over Yale, there have been nine fateful years in which the Harvard faithful have been denied their revelry.


Letter From the Editors

The Game is what every Harvard student lives and breathes for. The days leading up to the weekend are infused with a sense of urgency, anticipation, and an air of gravitas, coming from the nearly 150 years of competition that have preceded this very moment.


The Inside Story: Harvard Crimson Beat Reporters Look Back on The Game

Here we present the stories of four of our own alumni at The Crimson who pioneered the paper’s sports section. Looking back to their experience celebrating winning Harvard football teams and covering losing teams with sympathy and candor, these four reporters share why they eagerly await The Game year after year.


Powered By Star Goalie Koskenvuo, Men’s Hockey Prepares For Challenging Homestand

Starting off hot is the name of the game for the No. 20 Harvard men’s ice hockey team. Riding high following its stellar performances last week in toppling the Princeton Tigers and then-ranked No. 15 Quinnipiac, the Crimson will look to continue its hot streak with a pair of tough contests this weekend against Colgate and Cornell.