Women's Water Polo
Crimson Drops Road Contest
While revenge may be sweet, the Harvard women’s water polo team learned it isn’t always easy.
Pur-fect Aim
Sophomore Shannon Purcell, shown here in earlier action scored twice in Saturday’s matchup with Marist, but Harvard lost, 10-8.
Patty Melt
Junior Patty Smith, shown here in earlier action, stepped in for injured rookie starter Elise Molnar and sparked the offense for the Harvard women’s water polo team this weekend. Smith netted a hat trick in the Crimson’s first contest, helping the squad to a 15-9 victory over No. 19 Cal State Monterey Bay in California.
Women's Water Polo Continues Solid Play in California
For the first time in the past three years, the women’s water polo team defeated a ranked opponent, beating No. 19 California State East Bay, 15-11.
Water Polo Opens Spring Break With a Win
To beat the best, you must play the best. Since California is the mecca for water polo, that’s exactly where the Harvard women’s water polo team traveled to compete against six of the west coast’s best teams, including two ranked opponents, over spring break.
Harvard Edges Out Bucknell, Snaps Skid
Things warmed up as Harvard rebounded yesterday, defeating Bucknell (5-5) in overtime after having lost to the Bison last weekend.
Sophomores Lead Crimson to Sixth Place at ECACs
The Crimson walked into Princeton’s DeNunzio Pool ranked seventh in the ECAC Women’s Water Polo Championships. They walked out in sixth.
Water Polo Off To Best Start in Five Seasons
For women’s water polo, the Princeton Invitational was a tale of two completely opposite days, as the squad emerged with three victories
Full Purce
Sophomore Shannon Purcell, shown here in earlier action, scored twice in each of the women’s water polo team’s two wins on Saturday. After falling to No. 5 Michigan, 13-3, yesterday morning, Harvard rebounded with a 10-5 win over George Washington. The Crimson is off to its best start in five years.
Rookie Makes Mark On Land and Water
Aisha Price, a freshman, competes for both the women’s soccer and water polo teams. Price was a strong contributor on a women’s soccer team that finished a nine-win season with an Ivy League championship. This winter, she has also established herself as a scorer on a Crimson water polo team that has yet to lose a game.
Water Polo Dominates Home Slate, Starts Season Unbeaten
The Crimson (4-0) began the year undefeated after taking down all four of its opponents at this weekend’s Harvard Invitational at Blodgett Pool.
Be-Devan-ed
Sophomore Devan Kennifer, last year’s conference Rookie of the Year, got her second campaign off to a quick start, netting 15 goals in four games at the Harvard Invitational. Kennifer provided the bulk of the offensive firepower, but the Crimson’s balanced play has it off to a 4-0 start.
Some Athletes Denied Traditional Garb
Every varsity athlete’s dream of receiving a free DHA sweat suit may become another victim of the stagnant economy and
SEASON RECAP: Crimson Sinks Amidst Tough League Schedule
Although the Harvard women’s water polo team played only six games at home this season, it is fair to say
