Sports Features
Rozolis-Hill Reaches New Heights, Breaks All-Time Goals Record for Men’s Water Polo
On Oct. 12th, Rozolis-Hill cemented his place as a modern Harvard legend and the all-time leading goal scorer in program history. With the shot heard ‘round Blodgett, he surpassed a record that stood for over a decade.
Field Hockey Topples UPenn and No. 5 St. Joseph’s, Clinching Spot in Ivy League Tournament
No. 11 field hockey went undefeated this weekend in dramatic style, edging out conference rival UPenn (4-11, 2-4 Ivy) in the final seconds of regulation play on Friday, 2-1, and then beating No. 5 Saint Joseph’s in an overtime nail-biter (14-3, 5-1 Atlantic 10) 2-1 on Sunday.
Eyeing the Tigers, Andrew Aurich Prepares for Battle Against Alma Mater
Harvard is looking for its first win over the Tigers since 2016 this weekend. But Saturday's game has another crucial wrinkle to it: Andrew Aurich's first matchup against his alma mater as Harvard's head coach.
Football Looks For First Victory Over Princeton Since 2016
As twilight turned to dusk on a chilly fall evening in Cambridge, Andrew Aurich led intense goal-line drills in preparation for the staunch Princeton defense. Despite the looming matchup against his alma mater, only one thing was on his mind: going 1-0 on Saturday.
Overtime Heartbreak: No. 15 Princeton Upsets No. 10 Field Hockey on 50th Anniversary Weekend
On Saturday, during the renowned Head of the Charles Regatta, two Ivy League rivals faced off at Berylson Field, the perfect place for field hockey alongside the river. Despite being the favorite heading into the contest, No. 10 Harvard (10-3, 4-1 Ivy League) fell to No. 15 Princeton (9-4, 5-0 Ivy League) 2-1 in overtime.
Splash Zone
The men's lightweight eight rowers catapult themselves into the Charles, after their third consecutive victory at Head of the Charles.
Cozy on the Charles
Every year, dozens of alumni Crimson alumni return to Cambridge to compete in the familiar waters of the Charles River. The Crimson sat down with a few of these alumni rowers.
More than a Reunion: Alumni Perspectives on HOCR
For Harvard alumni who made their mark on the water for four years on one of the Crimson’s crew teams, the HOCR is a chance to reunite with old teammates, coaches, and current rowers looking to claim glory on the highest stage.
Harvard Hockey Kicks Off Season By Splitting Two Preseason Games
The men’s hockey team faced off against the United States National Team Development Program’s U-18 team, and No. 3 Boston University in a pair of preseason matchups. The Crimson put on an impressive performance, winning the first contest and tying the second, only losing in a shootout to the Terriers.
Men’s Water Polo Extends Win Streak to Eight With Wins Over Brown and MIT
No. 11 Harvard men’s water polo continued its dominant run, successfully defending home court with back-to-back victories over conference rivals No. 19 Brown and MIT. The pair of victories extends the Crimson’s win streak to eight games.
A Spectator’s Guide to Head of the Charles
For the 59th year in a row, the world’s largest rowing event, the Head of the Charles Regatta, will draw thousands of spectators to Cambridge to bask in the electric atmosphere of the unique athletic pageant.
‘It Feels Like a Family’: A Day in the Life as a Radcliffe Rower With Isabel Llabres Diaz
Competing in any sport at a Division-I level is a full time job. While there is always an intensity with every hour spent practicing, for the Harvard crew teams, there is an even larger prize each October: the chance to defend their home turf during the Head of the Charles. For Radcliffe heavyweight crew standout Isabel Llabres Diaz, a sophomore hailing from Oxford, U.K., this fall will be a moment where she and her teammates can truly set themselves apart from their competitors.
‘One of a Kind in the World’: The Head of the Charles High School Experience
We all know the Head of the Charles as one of the pinnacle events of college rowing, and the best-known boat race this side of the Atlantic Ocean. But on Sunday morning, when everyone is preparing for the finals in the afternoon, the best high school rowers in the country will be navigating the twists and turns of the difficult Charles River course.
‘The Power of a Female Coxswain’: An Unsung Hero of the Head of the Charles
It might seem daunting to think about steering a boat around tricky twists and turns while barreling down a river at full throttle, but the female coxswains on Harvard’s men’s crew teams do so with a commanding grace.
124-Year-Old Newell Boathouse Undergoes Significant Renovations
Walking along the banks of the Charles River, no observant onlooker can miss one of the oldest and distinctive buildings: the Newell Boathouse, which is currently undergoing renovations to bring it into the modern era.
