Men's Basketball
Previewing Men's Hoops at Georgetown
The Crimson travels to the nation’s capital to take on the No. 13 Hoyas at noon (EST) Wednesday at the Verizon Center. An excellent Georgetown men’s basketball blog, Casual Hoya, interviews an expert on the opposing side before each game. The victim this time is The Crimson’s own Martin Kessler.
NOTEBOOK: Rebounding Fuels Cross-Town Upset
Before entering tonight’s contest against Boston College, Harvard coach Tommy Amaker stressed the importance of keeping the Eagles off the glass. Mission accomplished.
Men's Basketball Repeats Upset With 74-67 Win at BC
Harvard men’s basketball traveled to nearby Conte Forum and took advantage of a dominant interior presence to defeat Boston College, 74-67, in a repeat of last season's stunning upset.
The Price is Wright
Sophomore big man Keith Wright, shown here in earlier action, helped the Crimson to its second-straight upset of Boston College tonight with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting.
Crimson Look For Repeat of Last Year
The Harvard men’s basketball team will get its second opportunity to knock off an elite non-conference opponent tonight when it travels to Chesnut Hill to take on Boston College.
Dirty Thirty
Co-captain Jeremy Lin’s 30-point performance was not enough for a victory over No. 13 UConn on Sunday, but his 27 points against Boston College did help Harvard pick up a win against a ranked opponent a year ago.
Hous of Pain?
Strength coach Craig Fitzgerald left Harvard almost a year ago, but it seems his fear-inspiring legacy just won’t die.
Harvard Hangs Tight With No. 13 UConn
STORRS, CONN—Under head coach Tommy Amaker, the Crimson has had a knack for witnessing success as the underdog. But against No. 13 UConn (6-1) in the school’s Gampel Pavilion yesterday, the Crimson (6-2) could not assert itself over the Huskies and lost a competitive game by a score of 79-73.
Above the Lin'
Senior guard Jeremy Lin had a career day against 13th-ranked UConn yesterday, notching 30 of Harvard’s 73 points—a new personal best.
SPORTS BRIEF: Touted Northern Calif. Recruit Commits to the Crimson, Passing up Portland, Seattle, San Diego
Score another recruit for Harvard men’s basketball coach Tommy Amaker and his staff. Earlier last week, 6’8, 215 lb forward James Moore committed to joining the Crimson next fall.
Big East Contest Awaits
This Sunday the Harvard men’s basketball team travels to Storrs, Conn. to take on the No. 13 Huskies (5-1) in an attempt to come away with what would be the biggest upset in the Crimson’s (6-1) history.
Harvard Hoops Steamroll Rice
Crimson men's basketball (6-1) built up a 14-point lead in the first half and cruised to an 85-64 win in a game abounding with highlights.
Magnum PI
After enduring two injury-plagued seasons, senior forward Pat Magnarelli had another solid performance off the bench for the Crimson, racking up eight points, two assists and two blocks in 12 minutes of play. Harvard’s 85-64 win brought its early-season record to 6-1—its best start in 25 years.
Crimson Cruises To Holiday Victory
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Harvard men’s basketball had much to be thankful for, as 12 players saw action in a 78-60 romp over UNH at Lavietes Pavilion.