Football
Defense Takes a Stand
The Crimson's defense limited a potent Princeton attack on Saturday, holding the Tigers to just 29 points compared to their prior season average of 52.
NOTEBOOK: Defense Shines in Close Loss to Undefeated Princeton
As boats rowed down the nearby Charles River during the annual Head of the Charles Regatta, so, too, did the hopes of an Ivy League championship float away for the Harvard football team on Saturday.
Gotta Lovett
The Harvard defense drags down Princeton quarterback John Lovett. Prior to today's match the Tigers averaged a margin of 26 points at the half. Today they lead by three.
I Scream You Scream
Sophomore back Aaron Shampklin ran for 123 yards in the mid afternoon tilt against Princeton.
Football's Upset Bid Falls Short Against No. 18/23 Princeton, 29-21
In a tale of two quarters, Harvard and Princeton held each other scoreless in the third frame before engaging in a 19-14 shootout in the fourth. The Tigers came out on top to stay undefeated in 2018.
Close, but no Cigar
Early on in the second quarter, Harvard surrendered a costly interception on a double reverse pass by receiver Henry Taylor.
Tap Dancing
Crimson wide receiver Tyler Adams picked up 41 yards, including this 32-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter.
House of Adams
Tyler Adams had just seven career receiving yards prior to last Friday's game against Holy Cross, in which he accumulated 84.
Athlete of the Week: Tyler Adams
Wideout Tyler Adams had just one career reception prior to his breakout game on Friday night against Holy Cross. Now, the sophomore looks to sustain his newfound role in the season's second half.
More than 10
Senior Adam Scott looks to break Princeton's stifling defense, which has not allowed more than 10 points in a game this season.
Football Seeks Upset Win Over Undefeated No. 18/23 Princeton
“[This is] probably the best Princeton team, conservatively, in the last 40 years,” Harvard coach Tim Murphy said. “We’re always excited to play. We’re always particularly excited to play big games like Princeton, but this will be a tremendous challenge because they appear to have no weaknesses.”
Spike in Harvard-Yale Ticket Scalping Spurs Rebuke from Resident Deans
So many students have tried to resell their tickets to the Harvard-Yale football game this year — a violation of Athletics Department policy — that some resident deans are now admonishing undergrads over internal email lists.
Lowering the Shoulder
Senior quarterback Tom Stewart lowers his shoulder and braces for a hit against Holy Cross.
