Men's Squash
Men's and Women's Squash Each Claim National Individual Championships
The Harvard squash program ended its impressive season winning both Men’s and Women’s Team National Championships and Men’s and Women’s Individual National Championships.
Men's Squash Takes Home National Title With Victory Over Trinity
The Crimson men’s squash team ended its undefeated season with a dominant 9-0 win over Trinity in the National Championship to claim its 26th Potter Cup on Sunday. After losing to Trinity the past two years in the championship game, Harvard was finally able to avenge its previous defeats.
Another One
Men's squash captured its fifth conference title in the last seven years with a win over conference rival Brown.
Men's, Women's Squash Win Dual Ivy League Titles
Harvard’s squash teams continued to dominate over the weekend, with both teams taking home their respective Men’s and Women’s Ivy League titles. The victories concluded their seasons in perfection.
Corcoran the Court
Sophomore Adam Cocoran lines up a swing versus Trinity. The Winchester, England native won his match 3-1
Top-Ranked Men’s, Women’s Squash Defeat Trinity
The No. 1 Men's and Women's Squash teams both took victories versus Trinity at the Murr Center on Wednesday.
Ali Farag '14 is Now the World's Top Squash Player
When the new rankings come out in March, the 26-year-old will overtake el Shorbagy and become the top-ranked squash player for the first time in his career.
An Egyptian Hero
In 2014, Farag was part of Harvard's first national championship squad in 17 years. The Quincy House resident graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.
A Mixed Bag
Junior Timothy Brownell, a top three player for the Harvard men's squash team, packs an assortment of essential gear in his bag.
A Quick Bite
Due to the unpredictable match start times, Brownell always carries around a few snacks to maintain his energy.
Jotting it Down
Brownell carries a small notebook in his bag to visually prepare and script out his upcoming matches.
Geared Up: Inside the Bag of A Harvard Squash Player
Brownell’s personal preparation serves as a testament to his success, as the constant maintenance of his duffel bag both before practices and matches keeps him playing at the top of his game.
Well-Stocked
Brownell's bag is well-organized to accommodate his numerous needs throughout practice and games.
New Kicks
Brownell has experimented with new shoe models after his familiar pair was discontinued after high school.
Squash Routs Dartmouth In Ivy League Opener
Both the No. 2 men’s squash team (4-0, 1-0 Ivy) and the No. 1 women’s squash team (1-0, 1-0) handily defeated Dartmouth to begin their Ancient Eight seasons.
Men's Squash Thrashes MIT 8-1
While the first three matches of the season have not been especially competitive, they still serve as valuable experiences for everyone, particularly the freshmen.
More Bark than Bite
The Northeastern Huskies were swept, 9-0, and lost all their individual matches by 3-0 decisions.
Men's Squash Routs Northeastern, 9-0
Harvard submitted strong performances up and down its lineup, most notably Rana Bansal's match in which the senior conceded just one solitary point.
Egypt Holds Special Place in the Heart of Harvard Squash Players
Of the six freshmen joining Harvard’s storied squash program this year, three hail from Cairo, Egypt. They are the latest set of top recruits from a country that dominates the international squash scene.
Boasting Expectations
The men's squash team is still in the middle of a quest to dethrone perennial rival Trinity, while the women's squad is the team to beat, going undefeated and losing just four individual matches last season.