Men's Lacrosse
Defense Provides Offense for Crimson
Senior Ben Smith's versatility on the field perhaps indicates some untapped potential to his game. Whatever the cause of his newfound ability to drive to the goal, it is certainly a harbinger of great things to come for both Smith and the rest of Coach Tillman’s defense.
Comeback Try Falls Just Short
Unfortunately for Harvard, the last few seconds on the clock would wind down without another goal, as the No. 14 Hoyas (1-1) held on to win the game, 13-12.
POURING IT VAUGHAN
Sophomore Kevin Vaughan, shown here in earlier action, netted a career-high three goals against the No. 14 Hoyas yesterday afternoon, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the No. 11 Crimson from suffering its first loss on the year. Harvard hopes to rebound at Holy Cross Saturday.
Crimson Looks To Notch Second Win
With momentum from the victory, the team will look to continue its winning ways against the Georgetown Hoyas (0-1) tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
Gibb it to Me
Junior Dean Gibbons scored a career-high five goals on just six shots in Harvard’s season-opening win over Canisius. The No. 12 Crimson lived up to expectations in its first game of 2010, looking to nine different players to score in the 16-6 rout. Harvard will face No. 13 Georgetown on Wednesday.
Balanced Scoring Leads Lacrosse to Opening Win
Opening the season as a ranked team for the first time since 2006, the Harvard men’s lacrosse team handled its business like it had been there all along.
All For One
Freshman Tom Rubel joins the men's lacrosse team after spending four years in the Marine Corps.
Ground Level
Senior Ben Smith hopes to have an impact both on and off the field in his last season with the Crimson.
Aiming High
With an infusion of youth and a large crop of veteran talent, Harvard looks to shake up the Ivy standings and make it back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.
Back for More
Junior Jess Halpern and senior Jason Duboe will provide key veteran leadership on a pair of young Crimson lacrosse squads.
Time To Get Your Game Face On
Any lacrosse player who had seen senior Jason Duboe play sports as a kid would’ve recognized his speed and tireless effort as belonging on the lacrosse field. Duboe was always a lacrosse player. All he needed was a stick.
Harvard Turns to Youth in New Season
Coming off a 2009 season in which it surpassed all expectations, the Harvard men’s lacrosse team is geared up for an even bigger and better run in 2010.
Senior Leads by Example On and Off the Field
Community outreach has become just one more way in which the Crimson can grow into a more cohesive, goal-oriented unit. And senior Ben Smith has become the unofficial coordinator of these events.
