Men's Lacrosse
King of the Castle: Sam King, Male Rookie of the Year
In his first year with the Crimson, attacker Sam King came in as a top-25 recruit, played a leading role in the team's success, and earned a 2022 All-Ivy Honorable Mention.
Male Rookie of the Year 2
Harvard men's lacrosse went against Dartmouth on March 26, 2022. In the matchup, King totaled nine points, six goals and three assists.
Male Rookie of the Year 1
The Crimson plays against New Jersey Institute of Technology on Feb. 19, 2022 in first-year Sam King's first college in-season game. King was ranked as the 21st overall recruit in the nation by Inside Lacrosse upon his recruitment to Harvard.
Men's Lacrosse Ends Season with 19-9 Loss to No. 6 Rutgers in NCAA Tournament
On Sunday, May 15, the men's lacrosse team battled for the NCAA Tournament title for the first time since 2014. However, the young Crimson squad was unable to advance past the first round, falling to sixth-seeded Rutgers, 19-9.
To The Tourney!
Harvard men's lacrosse celebrates a 19-16 comeback victory over Princeton on April 23. On May 15, the Crimson fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 6 Rutgers, 19-9.
Mashownic
Senior attacker Austin Madronic awaits a pass in a 19-16 comeback victory over Princeton on April 23. On May 15, Madronic and the Crimson fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 6 Rutgers, 19-9.
No Gaffes-ney
First-year attacker Owen Gaffney scouts downfield as he runs with the ball in a 19-16 comeback victory over Princeton on April 23. On May 15, Gaffney and the Crimson fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 6 Rutgers, 19-9.
Oh No, You Olmert Had It!
Senior midfielder Charlie Olmert cradles the ball during a 19-16 victory over Princeton on April 23. Despite his best efforts, Harvard fell just a game shy of the Ivy League tournament, falling to Yale by an overtime goal.
Chin Up King!
Junior attacker Hayden Cheek (6), first-year attacker Sam King (7) and senior attacker Austin Madronic (33) celebrate during a 19-16 victory over Princeton on April 23. Last weekend, the Crimson came up one goal short against Yale in New Haven, Conn.
"No Lead Was Safe": Men's Lacrosse Loses Overtime Heartbreaker, 17-16, at Yale
Saturday marked the end of a great regular season run for the No. 12 men’s lacrosse team, with a narrow defeat against archrival No. 9 Yale, which won on an overtime score from veteran midfielder Thomas Bragg. Harvard (8-4, 3-3) battled to the very end, ultimately losing, 17-16, on a man-down goal that sealed Yale’s title as Ivy League regular season champions.
Daw(mn), Son
Junior midfielder Isaiah Dawson sizes up his Princeton defender during a 19-16 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. Dawson helped Harvard to an epic comeback, ensuring that the Crimson will control its playoff destiny next week against Yale.
We Owen Them
First year attacker/midfielder Owen Gaffney runs up the field during the 19-16 comeback win over Princeton on Saturday. Next weekend, the Crimson, currently in a five-way tie for first, will face Yale in New Haven, Conn.
No. 12 Men's Lacrosse Set for Suspenseful Final Weekend After 19-16 Comeback over No. 3 Princeton
On Saturday, April 25, Jordan Field was electrified by the presence of over 2,400 fans as the No. 12 men's lacrosse team toppled the No. 3 Princeton Tigers, 19-16. The win catapulted Harvard into a five-way tie with Yale, Brown, Princeton and Cornell for first place in the Ivy League and set the stage for a pivotal game against the Bulldogs this upcoming weekend.
Boss-Tin
Senior attacker Austin Madronic fires a shot during a 7-6 victory over Colgate on April 2. On Saturday, Madronic's three assists were not enough to secure victory for the Crimson, which fell to Penn, 11-8.
No. 13 Men's Lacrosse Loses Its Second Consecutive Game, 11-8, Falling to No. 11 Penn
After a hard-fought battle, No. 13 Harvard (7-3, 2-2) succumbed to the No. 11 Penn Quakers in a tight 11-8 loss in Philadelphia. Playing at a much higher caliber than in its April 9 loss to Cornell, the Crimson brought energy and fight.
Corn-L
First-year attacker Sam King looks for an opportunity to score in a 7-6 win over Colgate on April 2. On Saturday, King and the Crimson could not complete a rally after falling behind early to Cornell.
Men's Lacrosse Unable to Stop the Bleeding Against Big Red, Falling 17-9
The men’s lacrosse team’s six-game winning streak was brought to a halt by Cornell on Saturday, when the Crimson lost to the Big Red 17-9. The game was marked by a 9-0 Cornell run in the second quarter that ultimately proved to be the difference.
Applying Pressue
Senior Austin Madronic led a dominant attack over Colgate for the first three quarters.
Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Colgate to Extend Streak
The men’s lacrosse team (7-1, 2-0) remains a member of the top 10 of Division 1 after clinching the no. 10 ranking for the second week in a row after a 7-6 victory over Colgate. This matchup marks the sixth straight win for the Crimson.
Crimson King
First-year attackman Sam King takes the ball up the field in a 19-10 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday. King produced six goals and three assists to help power the Crimson to its hot start this season.
Boss-tin
Senior attackman Austin Madronic battles with a Dartmouth defender in a 19-10 win on Saturday. Madronic scored three goals to help the No. 10 Crimson continue its hot start to the season.
Men's Lacrosse Continues its Sterling Start with 19-10 Win Over Dartmouth
On Saturday, the No.10 men’s lacrosse team (6-1, 2-0 Ivy League) secured its fifth straight victory with a 19-10 win against the Dartmouth Big Green, bumping its record in conference play to 2-0. Harvard played to honor the memory of Yeardley Love by partnering with organization One Love for the contest.
Men's Lacrosse Defeats Boston University, 13-10
The men’s lacrosse team (5-1, 1-0 Ivy League) blew past its third-straight ranked opponent in no. 12 Boston University on Tuesday. The Crimson played a cohesive game that helped propel itself to victory over its undefeated Boston rival.