Winter Sports 2018
Kathy's Crusade
With a season opener against defending national champion Notre Dame, the women's basketball team cannot ease into its season. This early test sets the stage for a season in which Harvard looks to get back to Ivy Madness.
Talk of the Towns
Although the Crimson came up a basket short of joining the Big Dance after losing to Penn in the 2018 Ivy League Tournament Championship, Harvard will return 99.4 percent of its scoring from last season, good enough for second most in the country.
Behind the Bench Boss
With the arrival of new assistant coach Jim Tortorella, the Crimson will look to build upon past success — and Tortorella and the other assistant coach, Rob Rassey, will help shape that future.
Sloping Upwards
For the ski team, bonds can just as easily form during heated debates in the lodge after practice as they can in the team van at 5:30 a.m. Is pasta a noodle?
Boasting Expectations
The men's squash team is still in the middle of a quest to dethrone perennial rival Trinity, while the women's squad is the team to beat, going undefeated and losing just four individual matches last season.
Icing on the Cake
A cadre of first-years has replenished the women's hockey team, but the ultimate team identity remains the same: the pursuit of championships, from the Beanpot to the NCAA Tournament.
Back to Back(stroke)
Both the men's and women's sides have won the Ivy League title three of the past five seasons. Can they repeat to make it four of six in 2018-2019?
Singlet Out
The wrestling team's freshmen were heavily decorated in their high school careers. As they make the transition to the collegiate ranks, they look to continue that trend as members of Harvard's program.
Harvard Winter Sports Preview 2018
As the winter sports season gears up, Harvard's teams face a bevy of questions. Will swimming and squash be able to maintain their runs of dominance? How will the basketball teams shape up? Here's everything you need to know.
Tuck Rule(s)
Freshman Tucker Ribman will be aiming to use his expertise to elevate the Harvard Wrestling program to new heights this season.
Getting in the Grove
Freshman Robert Groves comes to Harvard boasting 4 consecutive Arizona state wrestling championships.
Better Together Than Apart
For Harvard men's hockey junior John Marino, hockey and brotherhood are one and the same. An examination of Marino's relationship with his twin brother, Paul, reveals how hockey and family together shape his life.
Jeannie's Wishes
Junior forward Jeannie Boehm was named to the All-Ivy Second Team as a sophomore last year.
Seasoned Vet
The 2018-19 season will be head coach Kathy Delaney-Smith's 37th year at the helm.
Calling the Shots
Junior guard Katie Benzan was a unanimous All-Ivy first team selection last season.
Sk-winner
Senior guard Sydney Skinner averaged 9.0 PPG for Harvard last season
Squashed Dreams
The men's Squash team has finished second in the nation in both of the past two seasons.
Four For Four
The women's Squash team has finished the past 4 seasons as national champions.
The Tse Ship
Senior defender Kaitlin Tse has tallied 36 points so far in her collegiate career.
Old Timers
A senior class led by captains Lexie Laing and Kate Hallett hopes to lead the Crimson deep into the ECAC playoffs.
Pass the Flags
Among those with experience at the international level include junior Dean Farris and freshman Morgane Herculano.
Up for Air
The men's and women's swimming teams will welcome 19 freshmen this season.
Beast Mode
Sophomore Rio Haskett looks to have a breakout season after averaging 15.7 minutes in 2017-2018.
Catch Me If You Can
Freshman Kale Catchings is one of four new recruits for coach Tommy Amaker.
Three-Quarters
The junior class comprised of 76 percent of the Crimson's scoring last season.
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