Women's Squash
What a Gem
Sophomore Laura Gemmell, the defending national champion, got her second collegiate campaign started on the right foot, sweeping all three of her opponents this weekend. The women’s squash team, ranked first nationally, beat Brown, Stanford, and Williams by identical 3-0 counts.
MONSTER MASH
The Harvard women’s squash team is led by captain Alisha Mashruwala, a three-time All-American. Mashruwala and her teammates will have their work cut out for them as they try to match last season’s success.
Loaded Team Returns for More
How can you top an undefeated season, a national title, and an Ancient Eight crown? The women’s squash team has the answer.
Squash Receives New Endowment
In the wake of their successful collegiate squash careers, former Crimson athletes Gregory Lee ’87 and Russell Ball ’88 have recently announced Harvard’s 11th endowed coaching position.
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During "Harvard Night" at Fenway Park yesterday, the Boston Red Sox honored members of the Harvard community in front of a filled stadium. President Drew G. Faust, the Kuumba Singers, student athletes, and several college graduates were recognized before the Red Sox took on the Baltimore Orioles.
New Hires Untested on College Level
Freshmen aren’t the only rookies on the varsity fields this year. Four new head coaches have been hired to lead Harvard teams—in men’s soccer, water polo, men’s lacrosse, and squash respectively. Although their achievements make up an impressive list of qualifications, there is one thing they all lack: prolonged time as a head coach at the collegiate level. But is previous college coaching experience necessary to be successful?
Canadian Coach Mike Way To Lead Harvard Squash
Mike Way, the squash trainer who coached Canadian Jonathon Power to the top of the men’s world rankings, will now lead the Harvard men’s and women’s squash teams as head coach, Way said in a phone interview today.
FEMALE ATHLETE/ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Gemmell Perfect in First Crimson Season
How does an athlete manage to climb to the top of the national rankings, post an undefeated record, and claim the individual national title—all in her first season?
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Women’s Squash at Its Very Best
It’s probably fair to conclude that squash is not one of the most widely known games. But the Harvard women’s squash team is chipping away at the status quo.
Top of the Ladder
Freshman Laura Gemmell claimed the individual national championship with a narrow, five-game win over Trinity’s Pamela Hathway.
Nothing Better
After running the table in the Ivy League, including a 6-3 win over Princeton that marked the first victory over the Tigers for every member of the team, women’s squash rolled through the CSA National Championships, sealing its national title with a 6-3 win over Penn in the finals.
SEASON RECAP: Crimson Runs Table, Sweeps Titles
Winning numerous matches, titles, and awards, the Harvard women’s squash team epitomized success. The squad captured a spotless 12-0 record and finished the season ranked first nationally—no small feat.
Gordon Raises Stakes After Baj’s Dismissal
Albert F. Gordon '59 said in an interview on Friday that he would cease donating to Harvard during a span of five years due to the dismissal of Crimson squash coach Satinder P. Bajwa.
Despite Success, Coach To Leave
It was a decision that left some in shock, others in tears, and many more in disbelief. Satinder Bajwa, the men’s and women’s squash coach who served Harvard for 11 years, told both teams Thursday at the Murr Center that despite recent victories—including the 2010 women’s national championship and two individual titles—his contract would not be renewed for the upcoming year.
