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Andrew Farber
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Male Athlete of the Year, Runner-Up: Saunders Wills Crimson to Ivy Title
Senior wing Wesley Saunders averaged 16.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this season, capping his career with a 26-point performance against North Carolina in the NCAA tournament.
Men's Basketball Becomes Consistent Presence on Biggest Stages
North Carolina and Harvard have essentially equal experience playing on the big stage of the tournament, something that more and more Davids have become able to say as they step up to slay Goliath.
Title in the Balance for Men's Basketball in Final Regular Season Weekend
The winner of Friday night's Harvard-Yale game will clinch a share of the Ancient Eight title. The Bulldogs and Brown stand in the way of the Crimson's fourth straight trip to the Big Dance.
Cornell, Columbia To Test Men's Basketball in Last Ivy Road Weekend
Harvard coach Tommy Amaker's squad is in a much different place than it was a month ago.
Men's Basketball Tops Princeton, Grabs Sole Possession of First in Ivy League
Despite trailing by as many as 12 points early on, the Crimson stormed back to beat Princeton on Friday, 63-55, to take command of the Ancient Eight standings.
NOTEBOOK: Stifling Defense Propels Men's Basketball to Victory
Despite a poor offensive performance in the first half, the Harvard men’s basketball team (17-5, 7-1 Ivy) won handily against Cornell (12-12, 4-4) thanks to a big run to open up the second half.
NOTEBOOK: Saunders' 33 Points Lift Harvard to Road Win
Between a career night from its senior wing and stellar bench play, the Crimson had just enough to beat Brown in overtime on Friday.
Men's Basketball Preview: Killer P's
The Crimson looks to bounce back from a devastating loss to Dartmouth at Lavietes by sweeping the Killer P's, Princeton, and Penn on the road this weekend.
NOTEBOOK: Men's Basketball Turns the Page in Win Over Bryant
After a sloppy loss to Boston College the week prior, the men's basketball team overcame some early weak shooting and rode strong defense to a win over Bryant.
Men's Hoops Downed By Crosstown Rival BC
After shooting an abysmal 25 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from beyond the arc to go along with 10 turnovers in the first half, the Crimson, catalyzed by senior forward Jonah Travis, came back to force overtime against Boston College on Wednesday before falling, 64-57.
Men's Basketball Seeks Seventh Straight Win Against No. 5/6 Virginia
Although players have just concluded their exams, Harvard is still yet to take its toughest test: a matchup against the No. 5/6 University of Virginia Cavaliers in Charlottseville Sunday.
NOTEBOOK: Free Throws, Defense Prove Crucial for Men's Basketball Against Terriers
The Crimson led by just one point at the break but broke the game open with timely shooting late in the contest.
NOTEBOOK: Saunders, Defense Pace Harvard in Win Over Northeastern
Maybe it was the pregame speech from Coach Amaker, maybe it was the result of a thrilling win just a couple days ago over UMass. Whatever it was, the Crimson came out Wednesday night against Northeastern a newfound energy.
Notebook: Saunders Impresses, Chambers Struggles in Loss
On a night when many of his teammates struggled, Harvard senior Wesley Saunders was dynamic, showcasing a plethora of moves that could ascend to the next level.
Notebook: Chambers, Saunders Lead Basketball Over Engineers
In the team's first game of the season, Harvard's best players were their best players.
