Game Stories
Harvard Softball Clinches Ivy Tournament with Series Sweep Against Cornell
Coming off the back of a gritty series win against Dartmouth, the Crimson looked to secure its place in the Ivy League tournament as it faced Cornell at Soldiers Field for the last series of the regular season.
Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Columbia on Senior Day, Waits for NCAA At-Large Bid
The No. 24 Harvard Crimson defeated the Columbia Lions 18-4 on Saturday afternoon while celebrating the six student-athletes of its senior class and capping off an excellent regular season of lacrosse.
Harvard Women’s Water Polo Wins First-Ever CWPA Championship Title
Harvard women’s water polo defeated No. 1-seeded Princeton in the Sunday afternoon Collegiate Water Polo Association Championship match to earn the conference title for the first time in program history.
Harvard Women’s Water Polo Fights to Final in CWPA Championships
No. 15 Harvard women’s water polo is heading to the Collegiate Water Polo Association Championship match Sunday after a successful playoff run in Providence, RI.
Harvard Men’s Volleyball Loses in EIVA Quarterfinals to Penn State, Finishes Season
The Harvard men’s volleyball team finished off its season with a 0-3 loss to formidable foe Penn State in the quarterfinals of the EIVA Tournament.
Harvard Women’s Rugby Nab Second in Ivy Championship Tournament
Defending champion Harvard hosted the Ivy 7s Championship tournament this weekend — giving the team an opportunity for redemption after a loss against Dartmouth in the last tournament — but was forced to settle for second place after falling to the Big Green once again.
Harvard Softball’s Win Streak Ends with Loss to Brown in 1-2 Series
Hoping to extend an eight game win streak, Harvard entered its matchup against Brown with momentum on its side. However, the team failed to fend off the Bears, dropping the series 1-2.
Crimson Softball Sweeps Archrival Yale
The Harvard softball team — returning home after six straight games on the road — wasted no time making a statement by sweeping archrival Yale in a three-game series that stretched from Friday to Tuesday.
Harvard Dominates in Break from EIVA Play
The Harvard men’s volleyball team played its second tune-up, non conference match in a row, defeating Dominican University of New York in the friendly confines of the Malkin Athletic Center.
Harvard Women’s Tennis Downs Dartmouth in Five Hour Thriller
The Harvard women’s tennis team returned to Cambridge Sunday in its Ivy League opener against Dartmouth. Family, friends, and fans were treated to a spectacle, as the Crimson prevailed in a hotly contested five-hour-long affair replete with comebacks, injury scares, controversial calls, and a fairy tale finish.
Women’s Rugby Places Third in Sevens Opening at Home Tournament
The Harvard women’s rugby team opened up its sevens season this weekend by placing third in its home tournament, Crimson 7s, after a grueling Saturday full of games.
Harvard Softball Struggles against Princeton, Starts Ivy League Play 0-3
History repeated itself in New Jersey this weekend as the softball team fell to Princeton on the road in its Ivy opener — the Crimson yet again unable to beat the Tigers in a rematch of the 2024 Ivy League Tournament Championship game.
No. 22 Women’s Lacrosse Beats Holy Cross 12-7
After a grueling road trip to play the No. 11 Princeton Tigers this past weekend, the No. 22 Harvard Crimson drove to Holy Cross for a weeknight contest against its in-state rival. Although it was a tight game through the first half, Harvard’s fourth-quarter success spurred the team to a dominant 12-7 rebound win.
Homestand Heroics: No. 12 Men’s Lacrosse Topples RV Michigan 14-11
Broadcaster Adam Pascal was correct in predicting that the battle between No. 12 Harvard and RV Michigan might be reduced to the Crimson’s “sub-plot” of playing a game that came down to two distinct halves, with Harvard eking out a 14-11 win over the visiting Wolverines that all came down to the fourth quarter.
No. 19 Women’s Lacrosse Falls to No. 13 Princeton in Ivy League Opener
Despite a strong start, the Harvard women’s lacrosse team could not contain No. 13 Princeton’s relentless offensive pressure during the Ivy opener, losing 20-6 at Sherrerd Field.
Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey Splits Weekend with Overtime Games Against Yale and Brown
The Harvard men’s ice hockey team faced two close games this past weekend. The Crimson seized victory over its longtime rival, Yale, with a thrilling overtime goal but faltered against Brown, unable to perform during the shootout.
Harvard Men’s Swimming Places Second in Ivy League Championships
After four days and nights of intense competition, Harvard’s men's swimming and diving team placed second in the Ivy League championship — breaking a seven year win streak. The Crimson, tied with the Tigers as competition neared its completion, ultimately totaled 1262.5 points and fell to Princeton by just 68.
Crimson Stumble Against Princeton, Earns Redemption over Penn
Harvard women’s basketball split its final home stand of the season, falling to Princeton in a battle for second place in the Ivy 70-58, then quickly turning the page and downing the University of Pennsylvania on senior night 62-44.
Harvard Stuns Yale, Ending Its Undefeated Ivy League Streak
The Harvard men’s basketball team handed an undefeated Yale its first loss on Saturday in a 74-69 win at home, in an upset that leaves the Crimson in contention for postseason play in Ivy Madness.
Harvard Suffers Postseason Heartbreak Deja Vu Against Brown, 59-52
When the Crimson took the court at Lavities Friday night, the team’s hopes were high following last weekend’s gritty overtime win against Penn — which had kept Ivy Madness tantalizingly within reach — but ultimately fell to the Bear 59-52, in a loss which makes postseason qualification a challenging prospect.
Harvard Faces Defeat At Merrimack College After Successful Weekend
Harvard men’s volleyball faced a tough fight at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts, ultimately falling to the Warriors 1-3.
Crimson Clinches Ivy Madness in 60-57 Thriller Against Brown
Harvard women’s basketball prevailed on the road 60-57 over Brown in a game that came down to the wire — securing the team’s spot in the Ivy Madness Tournament in the process.
Crimson Clamps Down: Harvard’s Defense Shines in Ivy Wins
Harvard women’s basketball secured a pair of crucial conference wins over New York foes, dominating Cornell with a 66-29 rout before edging out top-ranked Columbia in a hard-fought 60-54 victory.
Harvard Men’s Basketball Prevails Over Cornell for Coach Amaker’s 300th Win
Harvard men’s basketball emerged victorious Saturday night, prevailing 75-73 over Cornell and earning head coach Tommy Amaker’s 300th career victory.
Women’s Fencing Takes Ivy Title, with Men’s Team Placing Fourth
The Harvard women’s fencing team won the Ivy League Championship Sunday for the first time in nine years, with the men’s team finishing fourth overall.