Men's Squash
Men's Squash Thrashes MIT 8-1
While the first three matches of the season have not been especially competitive, they still serve as valuable experiences for everyone, particularly the freshmen.
More Bark than Bite
The Northeastern Huskies were swept, 9-0, and lost all their individual matches by 3-0 decisions.
Men's Squash Routs Northeastern, 9-0
Harvard submitted strong performances up and down its lineup, most notably Rana Bansal's match in which the senior conceded just one solitary point.
Egypt Holds Special Place in the Heart of Harvard Squash Players
Of the six freshmen joining Harvard’s storied squash program this year, three hail from Cairo, Egypt. They are the latest set of top recruits from a country that dominates the international squash scene.
Squashed Dreams
The men's Squash team has finished second in the nation in both of the past two seasons.
Boasting Expectations
The men's squash team is still in the middle of a quest to dethrone perennial rival Trinity, while the women's squad is the team to beat, going undefeated and losing just four individual matches last season.
One Last Ride: Male Athlete of the Year, Runner-Up
In his final year, men's squash co-captain David Ryan could not captain his class or team to a national championship. Or so he thought.
Fronthand Backhand
David Ryan swings away. This weekend the co-captain headlined six Harvard semifinalists as select members of the Harvard men's and women's squash teams competed at George Washington University at the individual national championships.
Men's Squash Co-Captain David Ryan Wins CSA Individual National Title
On a weekend where six Harvard athletes made it to the national semifinals, the Dublin native saved two championship points to capture the 36th men’s title in program history with a 12-10 fifth-game victory.
Going Down Swinging
Sophomore Sean Hughes fell in two breakers in his championship match against Trinity, emblematic of Harvard’s close, but eventually losing effort against the Bantams, which were the top-ranked team in the nation going into the championship weekend.
Men’s Squash Grabs Silver at National Championships
Facing the raucous crowds of Trinity, No. 3 Harvard men’s squash squared off with the defending national champions for the Potter Cup. The team defeated Penn and upset Columbia before falling to Trinity (20-0) in the final.
BRIEF: No. 3 Men's Squash Wins Twice but Loses out on Ivy Title
Harvard took care of business this weekend, but second-ranked Columbia controlled its own destiny and likewise won twice, capturing the Ivy League crown in the process.
Up in the Air
After falling just short of an Ivy League title, men's squash looks toward Trinity and the national championship.
