NCAA Tournament 2014
Casey Dunk
For the second consecutive year, the Harvard men's basketball team pulled off an upset. On Thursday, it defeated Cincinnati, 61-57, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Harvard Pulls Off Upset, Defeats Cincinnati, 61-57
For the Harvard men’s basketball team, winning is becoming a habit—but on Thursday, it never looked easy. In a game in which every inbounds pass, every layup, and every free throw had to be earned, the Crimson did just enough to stave off a hard-charging Cincinnati squad, 61-57.
Harvard Affiliates Gather in Spokane for NCAA Game
With the Harvard men’s basketball team gearing up for its first NCAA Tournament matchup of 2014 against the favored Cincinnati Bearcats here Thursday afternoon, a number of fans and support groups have made the cross-country trek to support the Crimson.
Confident Crimson Ready For the Spotlight
Now, as it enters its opening game in the NCAA tournament Thursday afternoon against Cincinnati (27-6, 15-3 American Athletic Conference), Harvard has a chance to re-assume the exciting identity of the underdog—and relief has given way to a different feeling.
Amaker Dismisses Rumors of Departure
Twenty-four hours before the biggest game of his season, Harvard men’s basketball coach Tommy Amaker dismissed any discussion of his name in connection with the recently vacated Boston College head coaching job.
A Winding Road Set to Conclude for Curry
With Curry’s Crimson career now coming to a close, coach Tommy Amaker is hoping to end one of Harvard basketball’s most important and interesting journeys at a happy destination.
Four Years Later, Giger Still Brings the Effort
Senior guard Dee Giger had to wait until his senior night to get his first collegiate start, but the North Carolina native has produced some memorable moments in a Harvard uniform.
Edosomwan Provides Spark as Reserve
Even in limited action, Edosomwan has shown flashes of what he is capable of. The forward has scored in double figures four times this season, including an 11-point, nine-rebound performance against Florida Atlantic in January.
In First Season, Fraschilla Maximizes Limited Playing Time
Though he’s the shortest member of the March Madness bound Crimson at just 5’11”, what Matt Fraschilla lacks in height he makes up for in work ethic.
Travis's Energy Proves Key as Role Player
The junior power forward from Minneapolis has provided the Harvard men's basketball team with important depth off the glass.
The March to Madness 2014
On March 21, 2013, the Harvard men’s basketball team upset the University of New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, marking the first March Madness win in program history. One season later, with the national spotlight shining bright, the Crimson will look to complete yet another bracket bust, returning to the Big Dance with more weapons than ever.
Cummins Earns Spot in Crimson Rotation
An afterthought during his rookie season, sophomore forward Evan Cummins has emerged as one of coach Tommy Amaker's go-to options off the bench.
Harvard Will Face Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament
On the NCAA Tournament Selection show on Sunday, it was revealed that the Harvard men’s basketball team will face Cincinnati on Thursday in Spokane, Wash.
Thirty Games in, Harvard is Still Marching
After adding the returning All-Ivy senior talents and top-100 recruit freshman Zena Edosomwan, the murmurs were not of the Crimson winning the Ivy League, but of going undefeated.
Basketball Fares Well in Historical Comparison
The numbers not only indicate that this year’s Harvard squad was significantly better, but that last year’s Crimson team might have been one of the league’s worst champions in the last three decades.
