Men's Lacrosse
King of the Castle: Sam King, Male Rookie of the Year
In his first year with the Crimson, attacker Sam King came in as a top-25 recruit, played a leading role in the team's success, and earned a 2022 All-Ivy Honorable Mention.
Male Rookie of the Year 2
Harvard men's lacrosse went against Dartmouth on March 26, 2022. In the matchup, King totaled nine points, six goals and three assists.
Male Rookie of the Year 1
The Crimson plays against New Jersey Institute of Technology on Feb. 19, 2022 in first-year Sam King's first college in-season game. King was ranked as the 21st overall recruit in the nation by Inside Lacrosse upon his recruitment to Harvard.
Men's Lacrosse Ends Season with 19-9 Loss to No. 6 Rutgers in NCAA Tournament
On Sunday, May 15, the men's lacrosse team battled for the NCAA Tournament title for the first time since 2014. However, the young Crimson squad was unable to advance past the first round, falling to sixth-seeded Rutgers, 19-9.
To The Tourney!
Harvard men's lacrosse celebrates a 19-16 comeback victory over Princeton on April 23. On May 15, the Crimson fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 6 Rutgers, 19-9.
Mashownic
Senior attacker Austin Madronic awaits a pass in a 19-16 comeback victory over Princeton on April 23. On May 15, Madronic and the Crimson fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 6 Rutgers, 19-9.
No Gaffes-ney
First-year attacker Owen Gaffney scouts downfield as he runs with the ball in a 19-16 comeback victory over Princeton on April 23. On May 15, Gaffney and the Crimson fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of No. 6 Rutgers, 19-9.
"No Lead Was Safe": Men's Lacrosse Loses Overtime Heartbreaker, 17-16, at Yale
Saturday marked the end of a great regular season run for the No. 12 men’s lacrosse team, with a narrow defeat against archrival No. 9 Yale, which won on an overtime score from veteran midfielder Thomas Bragg. Harvard (8-4, 3-3) battled to the very end, ultimately losing, 17-16, on a man-down goal that sealed Yale’s title as Ivy League regular season champions.
Oh No, You Olmert Had It!
Senior midfielder Charlie Olmert cradles the ball during a 19-16 victory over Princeton on April 23. Despite his best efforts, Harvard fell just a game shy of the Ivy League tournament, falling to Yale by an overtime goal.
Chin Up King!
Junior attacker Hayden Cheek (6), first-year attacker Sam King (7) and senior attacker Austin Madronic (33) celebrate during a 19-16 victory over Princeton on April 23. Last weekend, the Crimson came up one goal short against Yale in New Haven, Conn.
No. 12 Men's Lacrosse Set for Suspenseful Final Weekend After 19-16 Comeback over No. 3 Princeton
On Saturday, April 25, Jordan Field was electrified by the presence of over 2,400 fans as the No. 12 men's lacrosse team toppled the No. 3 Princeton Tigers, 19-16. The win catapulted Harvard into a five-way tie with Yale, Brown, Princeton and Cornell for first place in the Ivy League and set the stage for a pivotal game against the Bulldogs this upcoming weekend.
Daw(mn), Son
Junior midfielder Isaiah Dawson sizes up his Princeton defender during a 19-16 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. Dawson helped Harvard to an epic comeback, ensuring that the Crimson will control its playoff destiny next week against Yale.
We Owen Them
First year attacker/midfielder Owen Gaffney runs up the field during the 19-16 comeback win over Princeton on Saturday. Next weekend, the Crimson, currently in a five-way tie for first, will face Yale in New Haven, Conn.
No. 13 Men's Lacrosse Loses Its Second Consecutive Game, 11-8, Falling to No. 11 Penn
After a hard-fought battle, No. 13 Harvard (7-3, 2-2) succumbed to the No. 11 Penn Quakers in a tight 11-8 loss in Philadelphia. Playing at a much higher caliber than in its April 9 loss to Cornell, the Crimson brought energy and fight.
