Athletics

Where horseplay is the point

By Colleen Walsh, Harvard Staff Writer / May 24, 2012

The Harvard Polo Club, which dates to early in the 20th century, is enjoying a strong revival after a hiatus.

In the swim of things

By Sarah Sweeney, Harvard Staff Writer / April 5, 2012

The men’s and women’s teams teach lessons to the community in the spring and fall to help fund their training trips in winter.

Haitian National Soccer Team vs. Harvard

March 30, 2012

The Haitian National Soccer Team will take on the Harvard Crimson on April 22 for the second annual Haiti Leve (Haiti Rises) match at Harvard Stadium.



 Proceeds from this exhibition game will benefit Partners In Health's work in Haiti.

It’s 1946, all over again

By Paul Massari, Harvard Staff Writer / March 22, 2012

In its first trip to the NCAA Men’s Division 1 Basketball Championship tournament in decades, the Harvard men's team slashed an 18-point deficit to 5 before falling to heralded Vanderbilt, 79-70. Despite the loss, the Crimson and their fans can look back on an Ivy title and a record 26 wins — and forward to a bright future.

A measure of redemption

By Matthew McClellan, Harvard Staff Writer / March 22, 2012

Picked to finish last, men’s hockey makes late-season run in ECAC playoffs, finishing one win shy of the national tournament

Women’s basketball sets record

Harvard Athetics Communications / March 16, 2012

Harvard women's basketball team knocked off Hofstra Thursday night, 73-71, to become the first team in Ivy League history to record a win in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) on Thursday.

Season to remember comes to a halt

Harvard Athletic Communications / March 15, 2012

Laurent Rivard had 20 points, but the 12th-seeded Harvard men's basketball team fell in the second round of the NCAA tournament to No. 5 seed Vanderbilt by a score of 79-70 Thursday evening at University Arena.

Harvard to meet Vanderbilt

Harvard Athletics Communications / March 12, 2012

The Harvard men's basketball team was awarded a 12 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament and will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., to take on No. 5 Vanderbilt in the second round, the NCAA announced Sunday.

Men’s hockey makes ECAC semifinals

Harvard Athletics Communications / March 12, 2012

David Valek scored a hat trick, and Alex Killorn added two goals and two assists to lead the Harvard men's hockey team to an 8-2 win against rival Yale on Sunday in the deciding game of an ECAC Hockey quarterfinal series.

Running, jumping, throwing to glory

By Sarah Sweeney, Harvard Staff Writer / March 8, 2012

Extending what’s become a banner year for Harvard’s athletics, the men’s and women’s track and field teams have been breaking University records left and right.

Ivy champs look to ‘Big Dance’

By Paul Massari, Harvard Staff Writer / March 7, 2012

The Harvard men’s basketball team won the Ivy League championship outright this year — the first time in program history — and secured the Crimson’s first trip to the NCAA Men’s Division 1 Basketball Championship since 1946.

It’s title time!

Harvard Athletics Communications / March 3, 2012

Oliver McNally made four free throws in the final seconds and scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half, while Brandyn Curry drained four 3-pointers, finishing with 12 points, as the Harvard men's basketball team clinched at least a share of its second straight Ivy League title with a 67-63 win at Cornell Saturday evening.

In OT thriller, Harvard upends Columbia, 77-70

Harvard Athletics Communications / March 2, 2012

Keith Wright scored 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting and had eight rebounds, while Kyle Casey had 19 points, as the Harvard men's basketball team earned a 77-70 win in overtime on the road at Columbia Friday.

Penn stuns Harvard, 55-54

Harvard Athletics Communications / February 26, 2012

The Harvard men's basketball team controlled much of the second half, but Ivy League rival Penn scored 15 of the last 20 points to stun the Crimson, 55-54 on Feb 25. The Crimson face Columbia on March 2.

Harvard tennis pro nabs honors

February 17, 2012

Harvard’s Head Tennis Professional Michael L. Mercier has been named Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Member of the Year for the State.

The magic of beanbags

By Sarah Sweeney, Harvard Staff Writer / February 16, 2012

Two high school friends brought an old-fashioned backyard tossing game with them when they entered Harvard, and now it’s an official club sport.

Basketball, with perspective

By Sarah Sweeney, Harvard Staff Writer / February 2, 2012

Crimson forward Victoria Lippert, set to pass the 1,000-point scoring milestone, has other interests too, ranging from volunteer work to crime-fighting technology.

Harvard tops Dartmouth, 63-47

Harvard Athletics Communications / January 10, 2012

The Crimson toppled Dartmouth and next take on George Washington University in a sold-out game on Jan. 14.

Powerhouses in the making

By Sarah Sweeney, Harvard Staff Writer / December 15, 2011

With both the men’s and women’s squash teams still undefeated, the teams look to capitalize on their momentum when the season resumes after winter break.

Harvard basketball makes history

Harvard Athletics Communications / December 5, 2011

For the first time in program history, the Harvard men’s basketball team is ranked in the AP and ESPN/USA Today coaches' national polls. The Crimson appears at No. 25 in the country in the AP rankings and No. 24 in the coaches' poll.