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Oscar E. Mercado
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Men’s Basketball Battles But Falls 77-64 to St. John’s
The road struggles continued for Harvard men's basketball, with the team delivering an inspired but ultimately losing effort against St. John’s University on Saturday, falling 77-64. The Crimson has now lost six out of its last seven games, including five straight on the road.
Harvard Women’s Basketball Holds Off St. John’s, Extends Win Streak to 7 Games
Harvard’s women’s basketball team defeated the St. John’s Red Storm 54-52 on Thursday, as star guard Harmoni Turner hit a last-second layup to extend the Crimson’s seven-game winning streak.
From Tradition to Triumph: The Unique Magic of Harvard-Yale, in Alumni’s Words
For over a century, the Harvard-Yale rivalry has been a cornerstone of college football history, captivating students, alumni, and fans alike. For the Ivy League, The Game marks the only time that Harvard Stadium and the Yale Bowl are completely filled with cheering, raucous fans.
Postseason Potential? Women’s Basketball Wins Three in a Row to Continue Hot Start
Following a Nov. 9 defeat to Quinnipiac, Harvard women’s basketball (5-1, 0-0 Ivy League) has bounced back with a three game win streak over Boston College (4-1, 0-0 ACC), the University of Maine (2-2, 0-0 America East), and Northeastern (0-4, 0-0 CAA).
Historic Harmoni Turner Shatters Single-Game Scoring Record in Harvard Win Over Boston College
In a dazzling display of shooting and dribbling, senior guard Harmoni Turner etched her name into the Harvard record books, delivering a historic performance in Harvard’s 78-70 bounce back victory over Boston College. Turner’s finest Crimson performance saw her record a double-double, including scoring a program single-game record 41 points while adding 10 rebounds and shooting 7-for-11 from beyond the arc.
Hoosier Heartbreakers:Women's Basketball Topples No. 25 Indiana
In a program defining game, Harvard women’s basketball (2-0) pulled off a remarkable 72-68 overtime road upset over No. 25 Indiana (1-1), securing the team’s first ranked win under Head Coach Carrie Moore. Senior guards Harmoni Turner and Elena Rodriguez spearheaded the Crimson’s offense, contributing 24 and 15 points, respectively.
The Breakfast Club Continues to Offer Lessons Beyond the Court
Harvard men’s basketball coach Tommy Amaker knows that building a great team is about more than athletic skill. There's no better example of Amaker putting this principle into practice than at The Breakfast Club, a treasured Harvard basketball tradition.
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.
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.
Men’s Water Polo Win Streak Continues, Sinks Rival Princeton in Sudden Death
No. 14 Harvard Men’s water polo extended its win streak to six games last weekend with another trifecta of victories over conference foes on the road, leapfrogging to first place in the Northeastern Water Polo Conference.
Men’s Water Polo Dominates Air Force Invitational
The No. 14 Harvard men’s water polo team bounced back this weekend with a trio of victories at the Air Force Invitational, beating host Air Force, No. 17 Navy, and Concordia University Irvine.
Hoops Star Harmoni Turner Shines For Team USA
Senior Harvard basketball standout Harmoni Turner added another achievement to her growing list of accolades: co-captaining Team USA to an undefeated gold medal run at the 2024 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Harvard’s Comeback Bid Falls Short as It Loses 63-61 to Columbia in Ivy League Semifinal
Harvard women’s basketball team looked to upset Columbia on home court and punch a ticket to the Ivy League championship game, but its fourth quarter comeback was too little, too late as the Crimson lost 63-61 to the Lions on Friday.
Women’s Basketball Drops Pair of Road Games
The Harvard women’s basketball team (15-11, 8-5 Ivy) dropped both games of its double-header this past weekend, falling to Princeton (22-4, 12-1) 60-49 and Penn (15-11, 7-6) 69-67. Despite the weekend’s setback, the Crimson remains in third place in the conference.
Women’s Basketball Clinches Bid to Ivy Tournament
The final game of Harvard women’s basketball's (15-9, 8-3 Ivy League) three game homestand, which coincided with the team’s senior night, provided the team with a critical win-and-in matchup against the fourth-seeded Brown Bears (14-10, 5-6) for a spot in the Ivy League Tournament.
