Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Falls Short in Overtime, 87-78, After Furious Rally Against Penn
Much like its previous meeting against Penn (9-12, 4-5 Ivy League), Harvard (12-10, 6-4) fell down by a wide margin early and staged a furious late rally in the pivotal conference matchup at Lavietes Pavilion on Saturday. However, the Crimson was unable to replicate the successful comeback it made on Jan. 29, eventually falling to the Quakers in overtime by a score of 87-78.
Harmoni and Melody
First-year guard Harmoni Turner dribbles up the court in a 99-75 victory over Merrimack on Nov. 30. On Saturday, Turner dropped 23 points in the Crimson's comeback attempt against Penn.
Maggie in Her Baggie
Junior guard Maggie McCarthy dribbles up the court in a 99-75 victory over Merrimack on Nov. 30. McCarthy contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds over the course of the conference wins this past weekend.
Women's Basketball Earns Critical Pair of Conference Victories
After notching three consecutive wins over Ivy League opponents, Harvard women’s basketball returned to Lavietes Pavilion this past weekend in triumphant fashion. On Friday night, the Crimson (12-9, 6-3 Ivy League) earned a hard-fought 77-73 victory over the Brown Bears (5-15, 0-8). The following night, Harvard treated its large home crowd to a 65-59 win over the Yale Bulldogs (13-8, 6-3), extending the Crimson’s winning streak to a season-best five games.
Harvard Women’s Basketball Mounts Late Comeback to Extend Win Streak
Despite trailing by as much as 13 points late in the contest, Harvard women’s basketball (10-9, 4-3 Ivy League) completed a furious fourth quarter comeback to notch a 70-63 victory over conference foe Penn (7-11, 2-4). The victory marked the Crimson’s first win at the Quakers’ home venue, The Palestra, since 2012.
Forbes 30 Under 30
Junior guard McKenzie Forbes shoots a three-pointer in a 99-75 victory over Merrimack on Nov. 30. Forbes added 16 in the blowout win over Cornell.
Harvard Women’s Basketball Storms Past Big Red, Gears Up for Core of Ivy League Schedule
After cruising past Dartmouth (1-16, 0-5 Ivy League) earlier in the week 96-62, Harvard women’s basketball (9-9, 3-3) turned in yet another dominant performance last Saturday over conference foe Cornell Big Red (6-10, 1-4), winning the matchup 89-47 under the bright lights of Lavietes Pavilion.
Harvard Women’s Basketball Drops a Pair of Weekend Games in Arizona State Classic
After lighting up Lavietes Pavilion for an impressive home victory last Tuesday over Merrimack College, Harvard women’s basketball journeyed to Tempe, Ariz., last weekend to face two tough opponents in the Arizona State Classic. While the Crimson fell to the Rams of Colorado State (7-1) by a close score of 59-52, the Crimson ran into a high-powered, athletic Arizona State Sun Devils (5-4) squad the following day, losing 91-54.
Harmoni Turner's Turn
First-year guard Harmoni Turner and the Crimson huddle up in a home victory with Merrimack last Tuesday. Harvard was unable to carry this momentum with it on the road, as it lost a pair of games in the Arizona State Classic.
Women’s Basketball Routs Merrimack in High-Scoring Home Showdown
After splitting its pair of games during the week of Thanksgiving, the Crimson returned to the hardwood Tuesday night with a resounding 99-75 victory over the Warriors of Merrimack College.
Making the Forbes List
Junior guard McKenzie Forbes drives to the basket in Tuesday’s win against Merrimack. Forbes, who made a game-winning shot in Harvard’s 82-79 win over Boston University on Saturday, followed up the late-game heroics with a team-high 23 points on Tuesday
In Photos: Crimson Madness Returns
The return of Harvard Crimson basketball competition at Lavietes Pavilion for the first time since pre-pandemic kicked off on Oct. 15 as both the men’s and women’s programs battled their teammates in two intrasquad scrimmages following an assortment of pre-game activities and food.
Home Sweet Home
Junior guard Maggie McCarthy handles the ball over half court on Feb. 29, 2020, Harvard's last home game before Sunday. In its return to Lavietes Pavilion, the Crimson controlled the first half en route to a 70-53 victory over Northern Illinois.
Women’s Basketball Splits Pair of Weekend Games, Triumphant in Return to Lavietes Pavilion
Although Harvard lost a hard-fought road game against the University of Massachusetts on Friday, 80-71, the Crimson — playing at Lavietes Pavilion for the first time in 20 months — won in dominant fashion over Northern Illinois (NIU) on Sunday, 70-53.
New Faces, New Places
First-year guards Elena Rodriguez and Elle Stauffer (pictured above at the Crimson Madness scrimmage) will look contribute on a team full of newcomers. Harvard first-years and sophomores got their first taste of college basketball on Tuesday against Boston College.
Women’s Basketball Opens Historic Season with Road Loss to Boston College
Harvard women’s basketball returned to the hardwood Tuesday night for the first time in 612 days, and Coach Kathy Delaney-Smith did so for the final season-opener in her illustrious 40-year career. The announcement of Coach Delaney-Smith’s retirement at the end of this 2021-2022 campaign provides an opportunity for the Crimson’s newest influx of talent to write a successful final chapter in her storied run. Although Tuesday night’s 86-60 loss to Boston College did not begin this historic season the way Harvard had hoped it would, optimism remains strong in the program for the season ahead.
Rocking Crimson
McKenzie and Mason in Harvard jerseys. The two will both suit up for the Crimson simultaneously for the first and only time this season.
California Dribblin'
McKenzie Forbes, while playing for the Cal Golden Bears, dribbles at the top of the key as Havard’s Madeline Raster defends.
A Family of Forbes: Siblings Reconnect with Harvard Basketball
While transfer students face the challenge of adjusting to a new environment, McKenzie had a unique advantage. Lavietes Pavilion houses a very familiar face: her brother Mason Forbes, who is a senior on the men’s basketball team and a standout in his own regard.
Trotting the Globe
Sterling and Sterling Sr., Mason and McKenzie’s father and grandfather, pose in their Globetrotter uniforms.