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The Quarantine Crunch: Crouin Keeps His Eye on the Ball
Like many student-athletes at Harvard junior Victor Crouin had his world turned upside down when students were sent home in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The star first seed on the Crimson’s elite squash squad managed to return to his hometown of Marseille, France, just before the nation went into lockdown.
Former Crimson Infielder Peter Woodfork ‘99 Reflects on His Path from Harvard Baseball to Overseeing Minor League Operations
“At Harvard, as both an athlete and a student, it was a really positive experience. And I knew I wanted to stay involved in the game.”
Suddleson Steadfast Despite Lost Season
“It was disappointing but also added fuel to the fire,” Suddleson said. “The only thing to do after [not getting drafted] is to keep working hard and keep playing hard because that’s all you can do.”
Men's Squash Wins Second Straight Championship
Ripping a volley down the backhand side, sophomore Victor Crouin watched as his opponent, No. 3 University of Pennsylvania’s Andrew Douglas, made a desperate stab at the ball in the back corner. When his return fell short of the front wall, Crouin turned towards the roaring crowd and thumped his chest in triumph.
SIX-PEAT: Women's Squash Wins Sixth Consecutive National Championship
Harvard women's squash defeated No. 2 Princeton to take home the Howe Cup. This marks the sixth consecutive year in which Harvard has won the national championship.
Women’s Squash Rolls to 79 Straight Wins
After bursting out to a commanding 2-0 lead over her opponent, No. 3 Trinity College’s Nanna Carleke, Harvard junior Hannah Craig fell just short in the third and fourth games. In the decisive fifth game, Craig responded with a dominating showing, overwhelming Carleke with an 11-2 victory to secure the seventh seed matchup for the Crimson. It was one of Harvard’s eight victories in its 8-1 romping of the Bantams on Feb. 5.
Men’s Squash Wins 24th, 25th Straight Matches
It was one of Harvard’s nine victories in a sweep of St. Lawrence on Saturday afternoon. The squad has won its last 25 matches dating back to the beginning of last season.
Cool Story, Bro(gan)
“One thing I really try to avoid, especially when it comes to this part of the year is trying to stress too much or think too much about it,” said McPartland.
Women’s Tennis Dominates at Harvard Invitational
The Crimson does not have another competitive match until next March, when it squares off against Rhode Island at home on March 7th. However, the team will look to keep working hard and avoid complacency during the offseason.
Women’s Volleyball Burned by Missed Opportunities against Dartmouth
Harvard will not get another opportunity to play Dartmouth this season, but the team gets six more cracks against Ivy League rivals in November.