Junior goalie Molly Tissenbaum’s first career shutout for Harvard Women’s ice hockey on Friday earned her The Crimson’s Athlete of the Week title. But in a big week for Crimson athletics, quite a few Harvard athletes showed impressive performances deserving acknowledgement on the runners-up list.
Elizabeth Jacobson, Field Hockey
The senior forward is leaving her mark in the record books after notching three goals for Harvard this week. The New Jersey native executed her signature backhand spin-move for her ninth goal this season in the team’s 3-2 loss to Boston University on Wednesday. In the last home game of her Crimson career, Jacobson recorded two more goals in Harvard’s 4-1 thrashing of Dartmouth, earning a tie for eighth place for goals in a season in Harvard history.
Abigail Parker, Radcliffe Heavyweight Crew
Parker was the only member of Radcliffe Heavyweight Crew to take on the Small Boat Challenge, and emerged victorious in the 1A singles race on Saturday. The junior bested five other opponents, and went on to compete as part of the Radcliffe heavyweight eight in the Princeton Chase held at Princeton, N.J., the next day.
Miye D'Oench, Women’s Ice Hockey
In another strong performance from Harvard’s team this weekend, the senior forward tied her career-high of three points in a game. In the team’s 3-2 victory over St. Lawrence, the New York found the net twice in the second period, recording her first career shorthanded goal, and completed a critical assist for the game-winning goal.
Justice Shelton-Mosey, Football
With just seconds on the clock, the rookie caught a pass from senior quarterback Scott Hosch for a game-winning two-yard touchdown reception on Saturday. The freshman was pivotal for Harvard offense with a career-high of nine receptions and 71 yards as Harvard came back from a 13-0 deficit to take a 14-13 victory over Dartmouth.
Courtney Smith, Women’s Cross Country
In her fourth first-place finish for Harvard this season, the sophomore placed third of 90 runners at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships. Finishing just 0.5 seconds behind the second-place runner, the Pennsylvania native’s performance earned her a spot in the All-Ivy first team.
Jimmy Vesey, Men’s Ice Hockey
The captain notched four points in a historic 7-0 season-opener against Dartmouth on Saturday. With a goal and three assists, Vesey led the team in in its largest margin of victory since 2008 and its first seven-goal season opener in almost 20 years. Vesey went on to contribute a goal in Harvard’s 5-2 win over the Big Green the next night.
