Sports Features
Squash Supreme: Both Men and Women are Teams of the Year
Not only did both squash teams meet those expectations, but they smashed them, as both went undefeated and cruised to national championships.
Nine in the Ninth: Baseball vs. Yale, Comeback of the Year
The fairytale comeback was indicative of a truly storybook season for Harvard Baseball.
Off to the Horses: Tjerk van Herwaarden, Coach of the Year
Over that time period, Harvard accumulated four hat tricks – also a record – and clawed their way up to 6th in the country.
All-American: Dean Farris, Male Athlete of the Year
As a senior, he has high goals and expectations. Farris will have opportunities throughout next year to prove himself on the national stage heading into the 2020 Olympic trials next summer.
The Puck Stops Here: Lindsay Reed, Female Athlete of the Year
At the end of the season, she earned multiple honors, including First Team All-Ivy, ECAC All-Rookie Team, Second Team All-ECAC, and ECAC Goalie of the Year Finalist.
Saves Galore: Ellie Shahbo, Female Rookie of the Year
A stalwart in front of the net, the former England U-18 team captain immediately solidified herself as one of the best at her position across the NCAA.
Freshman Phenom: Elizabeth Wang, Female Breakout Athlete of the Year
Wang’s 72.92 stroke average through 13 rounds of golf led the way for Harvard. She also was the only one in the group to card two scores in the 60’s.
Double-Clutch: Harvard Men's Basketball vs. Columbia, Game of the Year
The shot became a bigger story than the eventual victory itself, as Aiken’s play was the opening highlight on Friday night’s 11:00 pm SportsCenter, and earned ESPN’s Top Play of The Night.
Triple Play: Harvard Baseball's Stone Brothers
From helping all three play at a young age to supporting them throughout the long summers of baseball, family is a thread that has always been present for the Stones.
Data Feature — 10 Years Later: Where are They Now?
While a significant number of ‘08-09 Crimson athletes had at least brief careers as professional athletes, just 11 — slightly over one percent — still are.
One-Shoe Wonder: Kieran Tuntivate, Male Performance of the Year
When he lost his shoe between the 400m and 500m mark of the race, he had enough of the unnatural motion and kicked it off, exposing his bare foot to the track.
Pupped Up
Edwin Owolo, an infielder for Harvard Baseball, wrote his thesis on PAG activity in young mice.
Say Cheers
Niki Smith (pictured left), Andrew Bolze (center), and Claire Rushin (right) pose in front of the Widener Steps.
Full Circle: Hawaiian Freshmen Reunite at Harvard
Born less than a day apart in the same hospital in Hawaii, Harvard freshmen Buddy Scott and Hong have always been side by side. From preschool and kindergarten through their senior year of high school, the two always had one another. Now, they play together on the Harvard men's volleyball team
Men's Hockey's Adam Fox Signs with New York Rangers
After three illustrious seasons at Harvard, the blue-liner will forego his senior campaign, for which he was elected a tri-captain, and embark on his NHL career.
Harvard Senior Larry Allen Jr. Signs with Dallas Cowboys, Continuing Father's Legacy
On Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys announced the signing of Harvard senior and undrafted free agent Larry Allen Jr.
The Last Gymnasts of Hemenway
Why doesn't Harvard have a gymnastics team anymore? And what was it like to be a part of the team in its heyday?
Shaw Sets Ivy League Saves Record
The junior closer secured his 12th save of the season against Dartmouth last weekend, setting an Ancient Eight mark.
Former Harvard Goalkeeper Matt Freese Debuts for MLS's Philadelphia Union
The 20-year-old Homegrown Player — who hails from nearby Wayne, Pa., — subbed in for starting goalkeeper Andre Blake about 10 minutes into the second half after Blake suffered a groin injury.
The Welshman: Freshman Thrower Eyes Big Stage
Freshman thrower Sam Welsh is no stranger to success. Coming into his collegiate career with a national title and a state record in the discus and a personal record of 59-1 in the shot put, Welsh was already one of the most decorated throwers in the country. The most surprising thing about Welsh’s success? He had never thrown in a competition until his junior year of high school.