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Crimson Softball Sweeps Archrival Yale

By Meaghan A. Burke  • 

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.


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Building a Legacy: How Two Harvard Grads Are Changing the Game for Women’s Soccer in Boston

By Ally Brown  • 

Ami Kuan Danoff ’84 and Stephanie Connaughton ’87 never knew each other in college. Now, they are bringing women's soccer back to Boston together.


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Women's Rugby Places Second at Emperor 7s, Falls to Dartmouth in Championship

By Rhiannon Stewart  • 

In a weekend with messy conditions, Harvard women's rugby placed second in the Emperor 7s, ultimately falling to Dartmouth in the championship in a gritty game.


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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.


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No. 13 Harvard Women’s Water Polo Sweeps Doubleheader Against St. Francis, Bucknell

By Bennett Trubey  • 

Nearing the end of the regular season, No. 13 Harvard women's water polo continued to exert its dominance, with two blowout wins over St. Francis and Bucknell.


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Women’s Tennis Sweeps Ivy League Competition

By Bianca M. Egan  • 

Harvard women's tennis continued to triumph in Ivy League play following its recent 4-3 win over Dartmouth, beating both Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania in decisive 4-2 and 4-0 victories respectively.


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Harvard Women’s Lacrosse Stuns No. 14 Penn on Home Turf

By Isabel C. Smail  • 

Braving nature's elements, Harvard women's lacrosse shocked the No. 14 Penn Quakers in a statement 10-8 win on home turf, earning its third ranked win on the season.


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‘Shell Shock for the Big Green’: No. 11 Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Barrels by No. 18 Dartmouth 18-7

By Katharine Forst  • 

In an emphatic effort, No. 11 Harvard men's lacrosse powered past Ivy foe No. 18 Dartmouth in an 18-7 thumping.


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Harvard Dominates in Break from EIVA Play

By Reed M. Trimble  • 

The Harvard men’s volleyball team played its second tune-up, non conference match in a row, defeating Dominican University of New York in the friendly confines of the Malkin Athletic Center.


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Harvard Softball Battles Against Columbia to Notch Series Win

By Sofia Zhang  • 

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.


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Harvard Women’s Tennis Downs Dartmouth in Five Hour Thriller

By Kai L. Le  • 

The Harvard women’s tennis team returned to Cambridge Sunday in its Ivy League opener against Dartmouth. Family, friends, and fans were treated to a spectacle, as the Crimson prevailed in a hotly contested five-hour-long affair replete with comebacks, injury scares, controversial calls, and a fairy tale finish.


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‘Harvard Hockey First’: Behind a Thriving Team Culture Impacted by NHL Draft Picks

By Bianca M. Egan  • 

12 out of the 29 active players on the Harvard men’s ice hockey team during the 2024-2025 season were drafted to the NHL. Their futures haven’t stopped them from giving their all to the Crimson.


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Harvard Dominates UMass Amherst 13-5 to Advance to Beanpot Final

By Connor Castañeda  • 

Harvard came out swinging in the 34th edition of the Baseball Beanpot, tallying 13 runs to go along with a strong start from junior Brian Dowling. The team takes on Northeastern at Fenway Park on April 29th in the final.


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Women’s Rugby Places Third in Sevens Opening at Home Tournament

By Rhiannon Stewart  • 

The Harvard women’s rugby team opened up its sevens season this weekend by placing third in its home tournament, Crimson 7s, after a grueling Saturday full of games.


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No. 13 Harvard Men's Lacrosse Wins Inaugural Battle Against Binghamton 17-12

By Katharine Forst  • 

Gaining momentum, Harvard men's lacrosse ended its nonconference schedule with a decisive 17-12 win over Binghampton.


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No. 11 Harvard Women’s Water Polo Completes Competitive California Road Trip

By Chandler Piggé  • 

No. 11 Harvard women's water polo faced fierce competition during its two week road trip in California. With strong wins and losses under its belt, the team looks to close out the regular season on a strong note.


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Harvard Men’s Tennis Begins Outdoor Season in California

By Praveen Kumar and Kai L. Le  • 

Adjusting to the outdoor tennis swing, No. 14 Harvard men's tennis went 2-1 on its annual California road trip. Now, the Crimson turns its attention to fierce Ivy League competition.


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Not Even a Question: No. 13 Harvard Men's Lacrosse Dominates No. 17 BU 16-7

By Katharine Forst  • 

In the Charles River Rivalry, No. 13 Harvard men’s lacrosse (6-2, 1-1 Ivy) bested the No. 17 Boston University Terriers 16-7 in a contest that was dominated entirely by the Crimson.

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