Top Five Games of the Weekend

In advance of the Crimson’s weekend games, The Harvard Crimson previews the games that you should be watching in advance of the important Crimson match-ups.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Cornell, Friday at 7:00

Coming off back to back losses against Brown and Yale in the Ivy League, the Crimson (6-6) look to bounce back Friday against Cornell (5-7) and gain its second win in the conference. The Harvard Athletics Department has partnered with the Side-Out Foundation, making the theme of the game Dig Pink! All attendees of the game will be encouraged to donate in order to support breast cancer education and research.

Men’s Water Polo @ Brown, Friday at 7:30

Last time these two teams met in the pool, Harvard (8-8) escaped with a 6-5 victory. This matchup will be held in Providence, with the Bears (10-8) coming off two straight losses and the Crimson looking to extend its four-game winning streak.

Football @ Cornell, Saturday at 12:30

The Crimson (3-0) is looking to extend its undefeated streak with a second Ivy League win on Saturday. Last week, Harvard came out victorious against Holy Cross in three overtimes, led by sophomore running back Paul Stanton, who scored a touchdown to seal the game. Cornell (1-2) enters the game coming off back to back losses against Yale and Colgate.

Women’s Soccer @ Cornell, Saturday at 1:00

Standing atop the Ivy League women’s soccer standing, the Crimson (6-2) travels to Ithaca on Saturday to defend its undefeated record in the conference. Tuesday night Harvard played to a tie with BU, snapping the team’s six game winning streak.

Field Hockey vs. Fairfield, Sunday @ 1:00

Coming off a 4-0 win over UMass Lowell Tuesday night, the Crimson will be looking to extend its winning streak against Fairfield. It was Harvard’s first win since September 21 against Yale.