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Sean B. Chanicka
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Women’s Ice Hockey Stays Strong, Silences Dartmouth
Coming off a statement win on Saturday against Princeton, Harvard women’s ice hockey looked to keep the momentum going as it traveled to Hanover, NH to face off against Dartmouth. Building off its strong defensive play from the weekend, the Crimson (7-4-1; 5-2-1 ECAC) shutout the Big Green (3-9-0; 1-7-0) 1-0. With the result, Harvard enters its winter break on a high note.
Women’s Hockey Splits Home-and-Home Against Holy Cross
Meeting for the first time in their respective programs’ histories, the women’s hockey teams of Harvard and Holy Cross decided to go right ahead and play two, facing off in a home-and-home series this past weekend.
Field Hockey Sets Program Record With Win Against Columbia
Coming into its final game of the regular season, No. 16 Harvard field hockey knew that it had a chance to rewrite the record books. In last week’s win against Dartmouth, the Crimson tied the program record with its 12th win of the year. Thanks to a standout performance by freshman forward Mimi Tarrant, Harvard beat Columbia, 4-0, in New York, N.Y. to pick up a 13th victory and set a new mark for single-season wins.
Women's Ice Hockey Starts Strong in Rebound Season
Coming off an atrocious 5-19-5 campaign, Harvard has racked up two wins already thanks to new leaders and a batch of skilled youngsters.
Stellar Second Half Propels Field Hockey Past Dartmouth
Following its victory against Boston University earlier in the week, Harvard field hockey returned to Ivy league action on Saturday to face off against Dartmouth. In a tale of two halves, the Crimson overcame a Big Green first half lead to win, 6-2.
Field Hockey Rebounds Against Boston University, 2-1
Harvard Field Hockey regained momentum with a 2-1 victory over No. 21 Boston University, as it looks to continue its march toward the NCAA tournament.
Women's Ice Hockey Downs Dartmouth in Season Opener
Four different Harvard skaters scored during the team's 4-1 rout of Dartmouth at its season opener. Power-plays opened up several key opportunities for the Crimson on the night.
Field Hockey Drops 13-Game Ancient Eight Win Streak
Saturday’s matchup between No. 15 Harvard and No. 14 Princeton likely determined the Ivy League title winner. In the defensive battle, where neither team recorded more than ten shots, the Tigers took the match, 3-0.
Field Hockey Outlasts Cornell, Remains Undefeated in Ivies
Traveling to Ithaca this weekend, the Crimson had to quickly adapt to life without its leading scorer. In a highly contested game, Harvard (10-3; 4-0 Ivy) eventually overcame the Big Red (7-4; 1-3) 4-3 thanks to an overtime goal.
Field Hockey Beats Penn, Extends Win Streak to Six
Despite facing off against a Quakers team that had won four out of its last five games, the Crimson relied on its stingy defense and potent attack to emerge with a comprehensive 6-0 victory.
Talented Field Hockey Eyes 'Bigger Prize'
The team returns 16 members from last season’s Ancient Eight title squad, including leading scorer Bente van Vlijmen.
Women's Field Hockey Shuts Out Holy Cross to Extend Win Streak
The Crimson defeated the Crusaders by a score of 7-0, extending Harvard’s win streak to five and marking the second time the team has scored seven goals this season.
Field Hockey Picks Up Two Wins, Pushes Win Streak to Four
The Crimson competed a perfect weekend, edging Yale on the road on Saturday before blowing out Lafayette on Sunday.
Field Hockey Falls to No. 2 Connecticut in Home Opener
Returning home after a West Coast trip, the No. 18 Harvard field hockey team faced off against No. 2 Connecticut in the Crimson’s home opener. The Huskies provided a stiff challenge, as Harvard fell 3-1.
Field Hockey Wins Two of Three Against Top Competition in California
After capturing its first outright Ivy League title since 1990 last season, the No. 20 Harvard field hockey team entered 2017 with high hopes. Its new campaign kicked off this weekend as the Crimson battled sweltering heat and got the best of two of its three opponents in California.