Sports Snapshots (11/14/11)

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Harvard junior Olivia Staffon (7) shows off her jump serve in a game against Yale on Friday, November 11th.

Court Marshall
Junior forward Marshall Everson scored an opportunistic goal in the second period of Friday night’s anticipated matchup with Cornell. Everson took advantage of a screen in front of the goalie to sneak the puck past him.

Harvard WINS
The swimmers of Harvard, Cornell, and Dartmouth ready themselves for the 200 yard medley, which Harvard won along with the rest of the meet on Saturday.

Dartmouth Don't Dart
A Dartmouth swimmer watches as Harvard men's swimming team defeats Cornell and Dartmouth on Saturday, with star performances by sophomores and freshmen.

Schumacher Schwims
Griffin Schumacher, freshman, waits for his time to appear after the 200 yard medley relay, which Harvard's team 'A' won in the meet against Cornell and Dartmouth on Saturday.


Harvard's Volleyball team gets excited about their comeback.


The Crimson's men's swimming team faced off against Texas A & M this Friday at the Blodgett pool. Harvard opens the season having won 10 straight dual meets dating back to the 2009-10 season.


Freshman, Kristen Casey, spikes the ball as Harvard takes the lead.


The Crimson's men's swimming team faced off against Texas A & M this Friday at the Blodgett pool. Harvard opens the season having won 10 straight dual meets dating back to the 2009-10 season.


Junior, Taylor Docter (8), spikes the ball above the net against Brown.


The Crimson's men's swimming & diving team faced off against Texas A&M, Cornell, and Dartmouth this weekend at Blodgett Pool. Harvard opens the season having won 10 straight dual meets dating back to the 2009-10 season.


The Crimson's men's diving team faced off against Texas A & M this Friday at the Blodgett pool. A Harvard diving team member starts his dive.


Number 27-Petr Placek '15 Number 26-Luke Greiner '13 vs. Colgate 11/12/2011

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Harvard senior Christine Wu (2) serves the ball in a game against Yale on Friday, November 11th.

UNITED WE STAND
The volleyball team gathers together at the end of a game against Yale on Friday.

Cornell Hockey

Cornell Hockey

LADIES IN THE WATER
Harvard women’s swimming and diving won the day’s first eight races and took 12 of 16 events Saturday against Cornell and Dartmouth at Blodgett Pool—the Crimson’s fifth straight home victory. The host opened its season coming off a second-place finish in last year’s Ivy championships.

Kant Cry
Freshman Cheta Emba (right) and sophomore Jessica Wright console fellow goalkeeper Bethany Kanten after the Crimson’s 3-0 loss to BU in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The rookie starter recorded four saves.

Scott-ch on the Rocks
Junior co-captain Scott Prozeller gave his team an early 1-0 advantage after converting a penalty kick in the 21st minute against Penn on Saturday night. The Quakers came back to take the lead, 2-1, before rookie Tim Schmoll scored the equalizer to force double overtime. The Crimson lost, 3-2.

Killing Me Softly
Senior forward Alex Killorn bounced back from his ejection the previous night against Cornell with a score in the second period in Saturday’s contest with Colgate. The senior’s tally gave the Crimson its first lead of the season, and rookie Colin Blackwell’s third-period score ensured the win.

Tags

Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Women's Volleyball

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