Softball
Harvard Softball Falls to Princeton in Three-Game Sweep
Despite Harvard coming into the weekend with momentum, Princeton put an end to the Crimson softball’s three-series win streak in a dominant 3-0 weekend. While Harvard has shown strong performances across the board all season, it could not take down the reigning conference champion, which clinched its fifth consecutive Ivy League Regular-Season Championship
Softball Passes Final Non-Conference Test, Beats Stonehill
Harvard softball returned to the ballpark Tuesday night to face the Stonehill Skyhawks for its final non-conference game of the 2026 season. In the first meeting between the programs since 1992, the Crimson delivered a strong performance with a dominant 11-4 win.
Flynn Mid-Pitch
Senior pitcher Riley Flynn in the circle for the Crimson.
Harvard Softball Dominates Doubleheader to Win Penn Series
Returning home to Soldier’s Field after two weeks on the road, Harvard softball extended its series win streak with a statement victory over Penn. The Crimson came out strong, with captain Riley Flynn pitching the team to two wins on Saturday, while junior shortstop Sophie Sun opened the weekend with her eighth homer of the season. Although Harvard almost went undefeated, the team fell just short of rallying for a walk-off victory, losing 9-8 on Sunday to go 2-1 across the series.
Harvard Softball Bounces Back to Win Brown Series
Despite struggling to round the bases and falling to the Bears 4-0 in its first matchup of the weekend, the Harvard softball team quickly found its form in the remainder of the series. The Crimson immediately got its bats active, logging two runs in the opening inning of game two to take home a 5-1 win. Harvard continued to build across the weekend, starting strong again in the third game to secure a 10-2 victory and take home a series win.
Flynn Flings
Riley Flynn pitches during a game against Cornell last season. The senior was crucial in Harvard's series win over Brown this weekend.
Muller Gets on Base
Sophomore first baseman Alexa Muller smiles on base.
Harvard Softball Sweeps Cornell On the Road
Following a weekend of mixed results against Dartmouth, Harvard softball travelled to Ithaca, N.Y., to face off against Cornell in its third weekend of Ivy League play. While the Big Red took an early lead going into the first game, the Crimson rallied in the seventh inning to take home the win. Harvard only improved across the weekend, taking a second victory on Friday before closing out the series on Saturday with a dominant 15-6 victory in five innings.
Harvard Softball Goes 1-2 in Tight Series Against Dartmouth
Following a weekend of mixed results against Yale, the Crimson returned home to Soldiers Field to face off against Dartmouth. Competition was tight across the whole weekend, with neither team losing by more than one run, and two games across the series going into extra innings. While the Big Green took the upper hand in the first two games, winning 3-2 and 12-11, it was senior infielder Finley Payne who secured Harvard’s walk-off 13-12 win with a home run to center field in the third game.
Harvard Softball Struggles in New York, Goes Winless Against St. John’s and Army
Two weeks after a promising weekend in Florida, Harvard softball returned to the field this weekend, traveling to the Big Apple to face off against Army and St. John’s. The Crimson couldn’t seem to keep up with the Black Knights, falling 5-1 and 14-4. However, competition was closer against the Red Storm, as Harvard only lost 3-2 in the first matchup and 7-4 in its second.
Szollosi at Bat
Junior captain Audrey Szollosi utilizes her speed with her slap-hitting approach for the Crimson.
Harvard Softball Goes 4-1 in Second Weekend of the Season
Harvard softball (5-4) traveled down to South Carolina in its second week of the season to participate in the Upstate Classic and Sparkle City Invite in Spartanburg. Following a challenging opening stretch at the GCU Invite, the Crimson delivered statement performances against Holy Cross, USC Upstate, Wofford, and Morgan State this past weekend.
Quinn Salazar-Stewart Smashes Homer
Sophomore catcher Quinn Salazar-Stewart hit the first home run of her collegiate career this past weekend.
Harvard Softball Clinches Ivy Tournament with Series Sweep Against Cornell
Coming off the back of a gritty series win against Dartmouth, the Crimson looked to secure its place in the Ivy League tournament as it faced Cornell at Soldiers Field for the last series of the regular season.
Swinging Softball
Harvard swings big against the Big Red in its series sweep over the weekend.
Harvard Softball’s Win Streak Ends with Loss to Brown in 1-2 Series
Hoping to extend an eight game win streak, Harvard entered its matchup against Brown with momentum on its side. However, the team failed to fend off the Bears, dropping the series 1-2.
Softball vs Brown
Junior Finley Payne rounds the bases in Harvard's matchup against Brown Saturday.
Hittin Harvard
Harvard softball swept Yale in games on Friday and Tuesday to pick up the longest win streak in the Ivy League.
Crimson Softball Sweeps Archrival Yale
The Harvard softball team — returning home after six straight games on the road — wasted no time making a statement by sweeping archrival Yale in a three-game series that stretched from Friday to Tuesday.
Harvard Softball Sweeps Penn, Gains Ivy League Momentum
After a rocky start to its Ivy League season, Harvard softball dominated Penn off the backs of strong pitching, allowing only one run in each game.
Harvard Softball Battles Against Columbia to Notch Series Win
After a difficult weekend against Princeton, Harvard returned home to Soldiers Field to face off against Columbia. Despite dropping a tight first game, the team dominated the next two to pick up its first Ivy series win of the season.
Harvard Softball Struggles against Princeton, Starts Ivy League Play 0-3
History repeated itself in New Jersey this weekend as the softball team fell to Princeton on the road in its Ivy opener — the Crimson yet again unable to beat the Tigers in a rematch of the 2024 Ivy League Tournament Championship game.
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