Field Hockey
Early Lead
Forward Casey M. Allen '20, an inactive Crimson editor, celebrates with Olivia N. Hoover '22, left, after putting her team up 1-0 against Princeton on Saturday. Despite holding a 2-1 lead in the second half, the Crimson fell 3-2, its first conference loss of the season.
A Tarrant-ial Downpour
Junior forward Mimi Tarrant scored the game-winning goal in this weekend's match against UPenn.
No. 19 Harvard Dominates Penn, Defeats No. 13 Liberty
This weekend's field hockey matches had little in common: Ivy play and interleague play, unranked rival and top-25 opponent, a history of wins and no history at all. The games themselves were similarly different - a fast start and a slow start, a blowout and a forced overtime.
No. 14 Field Hockey Surges to 4-1 Win over Maine
A productive second half powered No. 14 Harvard to a 4-1 victory over the University of Maine on Sunday for its final match before beginning Ivy League play next weekend in New Haven, Conn., against Yale.
Bend it like Bente
Harvard co-captain Bente van Vlijmen scored twice in the Crimson's 4-1 win over Maine on Sunday.
Field Hockey Splits Matches Against No. 18 Stanford, UMass
Both of the Crimson's contests this week were within a one point margin. The first, a contest against No. 18 that fell against the team from Cambridge. Harvard's fortuned flipped on Monday in a 3-2 victory over in-state rival, UMass.
All En
Senior Casey Allen controls play during a game last season. In Monday’s contest with UMass, Allen earned the team’s lone assist. Throughout the course of the season, the senior has factored into half of all of the team’s goals.
No. 6 Field Hockey Splits Opening Weekend Against Top-25 Teams
The Crimson had little time to shake off its offseason rust, heading straight into play against No. 22 Albany and No. 4 UConn.
Never Much Love When We Go OT
Junior Hannah Pearce notched Harvard's winning score in overtime against Albany.
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.
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.
Wise Words
Harvard field hockey moved into the Top 10 national rankings this season, a meteoric rise for a program largely in the periphery in years past.
Not Shaw-ked
Freshman Ellie Shahbo was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year at the conclusion of the season.
Field Hockey's Season Ends in NCAA Quarterfinal Loss at Princeton
With this season in the books, and with strong talent across the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes returning for 2019, the Crimson’s field hockey’s journey is far from over. Earle led the Ivy League in goals scored, with junior midfielder Bente van Vlijmen second, while Shahbo led the nation in goals against average and save percentage.
Harvard Field Hockey Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals for First Time in Program History
For the first time in school history, No. 6 Harvard field hockey (17-1) earned an NCAA tournament win and will advance to the NCAA quarterfinals.
An Eye for the Dish
Captain Kathleen Young provided the assist in Harvard's first of six goals Friday afternoon.
Sicher You Later
Sophomore forward Natalie Sicher has provided a spark off the bench all season long, tallying a total of 14 points across her 16 appearances. Sicher had both a goal and an assist in the final regular season contest against Columbia.
Field Hockey Races into NCAA Tournament on 13-Game Winning Streak
In late August, the Harvard field hockey team was gearing up to open its season against the University of New Hampshire. At that time, the squad had no way of knowing that it was about to embark on what would be one of the most successful campaigns in program history.
Hoisting the Hardware
The field hockey team, ranked sixth in the nation, gathers around to pose with the Ivy League trophy.
Field Hockey Claims Outright Ivy Title with Victory over Columbia
On Senior Day, Harvard shut out Columbia to claim the Ivy League title. Now, the team takes on Penn State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 6 Field Hockey Clinches Fifth Ivy Title in Program History
The No. 6 Harvard field hockey team dominated the Big Green in a 6-0 shutout Saturday afternoon, clinching its second Ancient Eight title in the last three years.
Five-Time Champs
The Crimson's 6-0 shutout win over Dartmouth guarantees itself a share of the title no matter the results of the final weekend of play.
No. 6 Field Hockey Still 'Underdogs' against BC and Dartmouth
A program-record win streak has Harvard setting its sights high but also refusing to take anything for granted with three games remaining on its schedule.
Race to the Finish
With just two Ivy League contests remaining, Harvard has a conference championship in its sights.