Game Stories
Harvard Men’s Basketball Dominates in Boston School Series, Moves to 4-1
After defeating local rivals Northeastern, 80-56 on Nov. 14, Harvard men’s basketball was off to a 3-0 start to the season for the first time since 2013. The Crimson led by a margin of as much as 37 points en route to the victory, with four players hitting double-digit point tallies. Since then, Harvard overcame the University of Massachusetts 78-75 in overtime before suffering its first loss of the season to Boston College on Saturday.
No. 10 Harvard Women's Soccer to Face Maine in 1st Round of NCAA Tournament
During an exciting weekend of games in Providence, R.I., the Harvard women’s soccer team triumphed over two successive opponents to win the first-ever Ivy League Tournament in history. Thrilling wins against Princeton and Columbia capped the Crimson’s successful Ivy League season and guaranteed a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
Group Hug
The Harvard women's soccer team huddles in its Nov. 5, 2022 game against Columbia. The Crimson toppled the Lions 5-0.
Into the Woods
Junior wide receiver Scott Woods II drives the ball up the field. Harvard improved its record to 6-1, its best seven-game start since 2016.
No. 23 Harvard Football Defeats Dartmouth at Home 17-9, Improves to 6-1
The No. 23 Harvard football team (6-1, 3-1) pulled out another Ivy win against Dartmouth (3-4, 2-2) this past Saturday at Harvard Stadium. With the win, the Crimson advanced to 6-1, its best seven-game record since 2016. Harvard also improved its Ivy League record for the year, going 3-2 for the second-straight season and only the second time since 2016.
Water Break
Harvard defensive line gathers on the sideline in its game against Dartmouth last Saturday. For the first time since 2021, the defense didn't allow a single touchdown for the entire game.
Downton Abbey
Sophomore running back Isaiah Abbey makes a run for one of his three total touchdowns of the game.
You Need to Set It
Back in 2021, then-sophomore setter/hitter Ashley Wang strikes the ball in Harvard's matchup against Austin Peay, where the Crimson lost 3-0.
Howard You Doing?
Harvard's defense lines up against Howard's offense at the Crimson's Oct. 14 game in Harvard Stadium. The Crimson defeated the Bison by a decisive 48-7 score.
No. 17 Harvard Football Defeats Howard at Home, Improves to 5-0 to Continue Undefeated Season
The Harvard football team (5-0, 2-0) hosted Howard (2-4) at home, dominating against the Bison and defeating them 48-7. With the win, the Crimson improved its winning streak to 5-0 for the first time since 2021, as well as improving to 3-0 against Howard.
Light a Fire Under It
Junior quarterback Charles DePrima makes a run for the ball in Harvard's game against Cornell last Friday. In the FCS, he takes first in rush yards per carry (9.22) and points responsible per game (21.5).
Here We Go Boys
The Crimson offense lines up for a play against the Big Red last Friday, Oct. 6. Harvard beat its Ivy League counterpart in a 41-23 showdown.
Hunting for a Goal
Then-junior defender Smith Hunter prepares for a swift kick in the Crimson's Nov. 5, 2022 game against Columbia. It defeated the Lions 5-0.
Harvard Women's Soccer Heads into Home Stretch of Regular Season
After an exciting start to the season, Harvard women’s soccer team began its Ivy League season with a match-up against one of its top rivals for the trophy: Brown. Although the Crimson did not achieve its desired result during that game, the team went on to sweep the opposition for three consecutive matches against conference opponents Columbia, Dartmouth, and Cornell to earn a conference record of 3-1.
Make a Run for It
Harvard runners compete in the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships on Oct. 28, 2022. In that event, the women won the conference while the men came second. Led by then-junior Maia Ramsden and then-sophomore Graham Blanks, these Crimson athletes now captain the 2023-24 teams.
Harvard Cross Country Sprints into 2023 Season with a Dominant Start and Ambitious Aspirations
The Harvard men’s and women’s cross country teams have had a strong start to the fall season. After competing in the Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown, Harvard won both team titles, triumphing over 14 other teams, and had the individual champion in both races as well.
Chiseled
Then-first-year forward Chisom Okpara dribbles the ball past Cornell in Harvard's 95-89 takedown of the Big Red on Jan. 21, 2023. Okpara had the fourth-highest average of points scored last season at 7.4.
Hold the Line
The Crimson defensive line battles to keep the Big Red behind the goal. The defense kept Cornell quarterback Jameson Wong to his fewest passing and rushing yards of the season.
A Crimson Hot Streak: No. 18 Harvard Football Defeats Cornell, 41-23, Increases Record to 4-0
The No. 18 Harvard football team has been on the rise in rankings since its first competition against St. Thomas. In its second Ivy League game of the season, the Crimson (4-0,2-0) have defeated Cornell (2-2,1-1) 41-23, continuing to hold onto the title of the only unbeaten Division I football program in New England.
What's Up Dowd
Senior tight end Tim Dowd runs the ball up the field in Harvard's second Ivy League game of the season on Oct. 6, facing Cornell. The Topsfield, Mass. local had a career high of 73-yards receiving.
A Game That Two Yan Play
Then-junior Meiyi Yan tees the ball in the hole. Most recently, Yan tied for ninth place at the Harvard Invitational with another Crimson golfer, Isabella Gomez, with scores of three-over-par.
No. 1 Harvard Women’s Rugby Remains Undefeated Through Historic Play from London and Co.
On the back of an outstanding second-half shutout that saw Harvard women’s rugby score seven unanswered tries against Brown in a 48-14 victory, Harvard is now undefeated in NCAA play for the first time since 2021. This win gives the Crimson a seven-game winning streak in 15s, the style of play done in the fall season. Additionally, Harvard now holds a score differential of 280–38 through just five games.
Reach for the Stars!
Harvard women's rugby tussles with the Brown in its 48-14 Ivy-opener win over the Bears on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Crimson will next face Princeton on Oct. 14 in New Jersey.