Women's Basketball
Dominant Third Quarter Lifts Harvard Over Holy Cross
Harvard women’s basketball returned home on Wednesday night and gave Lavietes Pavilion exactly what it had been waiting for: a dominant second-half performance and a 61-46 win over Holy Cross. The Crimson’s victory was powered by a strong defensive stand in the third quarter.
Guard Saniyah Glenn-Bello Drives to the Rim
Guard Saniyah Glenn-Bello drives to the rim in a contest against Princeton last year. Glenn-Bello, now a senior, recorded 14 points against the Holy Cross Crusaders on Wednesday evening.
Women’s Basketball Stuns Arkansas on the Road, Notches First SEC Win In Harvard History
Harvard women’s basketball walked into Bud Walton Arena on Sunday and authored the signature win of its early season, knocking off Arkansas with a final score of 69-51. The team was fueled by a barrage of first-half threes and a defense that never hesitated.
Women’s Basketball Falters in the Second Half, Falls to Alabama
Harvard women’s basketball opened the 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship with an 80-60 loss to an undefeated Alabama on Monday night at the Baha Mar Convention Center in the Bahamas.
Women’s Basketball Soars Above Eagles in Overtime Battle
Witnessed by a sparse and quiet Conte Forum crowd, the Harvard Crimson outlasted the Boston College Eagles 72-65 in an away showdown that was so tight, it required overtime. The exciting result extended the Crimson’s win streak against its in-state rivals. Harvard has now won the last four contests, having not dropped a game to the Eagles since November of 2022.
UMass Outscores Women’s Basketball By 20 in the Second Half to Mount Comeback Victory
In their last 11 meetings, Harvard women’s basketball has only lost twice against its in-state rivals down the I-90. However, the University of Massachusetts remained undefeated on Tuesday, finishing the fourth quarter with a 12-2 run to complete a 68-55 victory at the Mullins Center.
Women's Basketball Beats St. John's
The women's basketball team plays defense against St. John's in its opening game of the 2025-26 season.
Harvard Falls to No. 13 Michigan in Coach Moore’s Return to Ann Arbor
On Sunday afternoon, the Harvard women’s basketball team failed to recover from a dominating first quarter by No. 13 Michigan, falling 84-55 in Michigan’s Crisler Center. The defeat moves the Crimson to 1-1 on the season after its opening win against St. John’s.
Harmoni Turner Selected by Las Vegas Aces With 35th Pick of the WNBA Draft
Harvard senior guard Harmoni Turner was selected as the 35th pick in the 2025 WNBA draft by the Las Vegas Aces becoming the fourth player from Harvard to be drafted to the WNBA.
Harmoni Turner Named Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year
In a historic capstone to a record-breaking career, Harvard senior guard Harmoni Turner became the first Ivy League player to be named the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Wednesday.
Historic Season for Harvard Women’s Basketball Ends in First Round Loss to Michigan State
The Harvard women’s basketball team crashed out of the NCAA tournament with a 64-50 loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday at the James T. Valvano Arena.
Claudine Gay Is Still Rooting for Harvard
More than a year after her ouster from the Harvard presidency, Claudine Gay is the women’s basketball team’s number one fan.
Gay Holds Trophy
Claudine Gay and Carrie Moore hold the Ivy Championship trophy. Gay attended the final game against the Lions Saturday.
Harvard Begins March Madness Against Michigan State on Saturday. Here’s What to Know.
Harvard women’s basketball is poised to take on the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, marking the team's first appearance in the Big Dance since 2007.
Harvard Receives No. 10 Seed, Will Face Michigan State in NCAA Tournament
Harvard women’s basketball team will tip off against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament as the selection committee awarded the Crimson a No. 10 seed on Sunday evening, the highest seeding in program history.
Harvard Women’s Basketball Wins First Ivy Championship, Clinches March Madness Berth
Harvard women’s basketball won the Ivy League Tournament championship for the first time in program history, as the Crimson relied on a full team effort to defeat the Columbia Lions 74-71 on Saturday and secure its first berth in the NCAA basketball tournament since 2007.
Harvard Women’s Basketball Powers Past Princeton With Record 44 Points From Harmoni Turner
With Harvard's women's basketball season hanging in the balance, senior guard Harmoni Turner delivered a record-breaking 44 point performance to send the team to the Ivy Madness championship game.
Moore’s Method: Building Harvard Women's Basketball Into a Contender
Head Coach Carrie Moore's journey to transforming Harvard's women's basketball program has shaped her into the leader and mentor that she is today — but it wasn't an easy or straightforward path.
Turner named Women’s Basketball Ivy League Player of the Year
The Ivy League announced the women’s basketball major awards Tuesday, with Crimson senior guard Harmoni Turner leading the pack as Ivy League Player of the Year.