Women's Water Polo
Women's Water Polo Finishes Fourth at CWPA Championships
Recording its fifth 20-win season in program history, the Crimson has its sights set on the 2020 season, where a majority of the players will be returning to fight for the NCAA tournament bid.
High Tides
This past weekend saw the women’s water polo team battle against tough, nationally-ranked opponents. After finishing fourth at the CWPA championships, the team finished the season with a 21-8 record, only the fifth time in team history it has eclipsed the 20-win mark.
Back in the Pool
The women's water polo team will return to action for the CWPA playoffs after a two-week hiatus.
Women’s Water Polo Heads to CWPA Championships
Two weeks after concluding its regular season, No. 16 Harvard (20-6, 3-3 CWPA) is set to travel to Providence, RI. for the Collegiate Water Polo Association conference tournament hosted by Brown University.
Women's Water Polo Leans on Seniors as Postseason Approaches
Here is a look at the seniors who will be leading the Crimson into the postseason.
Nothing Wrong with Hong
Senior attacker Kristen Hong has left her mark on the Crimson water polo program, having broken the Harvard record for most career goals — an astounding 248 tallies, previously held by Yoshi Andersen '16.
Women's Water Polo Completes Weekend Sweep in Nation's Capital
Harvard challenged St. Francis, George Washington, and No. 24 Bucknell over the weekend and emerged from each bout victorious. In the course of securing victory, senior Kristen Hong broke the school's career goals record.
Kristen Clear
On Saturday, senior attacker Kristen Hong tallied eight goals, enough to put her over the school’s career goal record. The previous record was held by Yoshi Anderson with 248. By the end of the day, Hong had tallied 254.
Bankshot
Freshman goalkeeper Zoe Banks gets across to stop a shot versus Sienna. Banks has played a big role in the Crimson's impressive 12-2 start.
Season, Career Start Strong for Water Polo's Banks
Women's Water Polo has started their season at an impressive 12-2, and freshman goalkeeper Zoe Banks has adjusted to collegiate water polo quickly.
Women's Water Polo Still Perfect After Nine Games
Two months into its season, the Harvard women’s water polo team has found itself amending the history books.
Start of Gold
The Crimson is enjoying its most successful start to a campaign in the history of the program. The squad will enter early March’s Harvard Invite, its first taste of conference play, looking to defend its home pool and its flawless record
Women’s Water Polo Wins Two, Drops One in Red Flash Tournament
Building on the work put in during its California trip over break, Harvard showcased its offensive strength to defeat George Washington and Saint Francis by six point margins. The games came after the Crimson fell to No. 13 Indiana by a single goal.
Hong Time
On the first day of competition, junior attacker Kristen Hong registered 10 points, with three assists and seven goals for the squad.
Women's Water Polo Wins Three of Four in Harvard Invitational
This weekend, the women's water polo team defeated No. 18 San Jose State for first time in history while also racking up wins against Toronto and Siena, while dropping one to No. 15 Wagner.
Minnis Reaches New Heights: Coach of the Year
Coach Ted Minnis led both the men's and women's water polo teams to historic campaigns in 2016-2017.
All Eyes on Minnis
Harvard men's and women's water polo coach Ted Minnis led both teams to new heights this season.
Women's Water Polo Posts Highest-Ever Finish at CWPA Tournament
The Crimson advanced to the semifinals after a come-from-behind win over No. 16 Indiana, but losses against No. 7 Michigan and No. 15 Hartwick followed.
Strong Hong
Sophomore attacker Kristen Hong pictured here in early March against Princeton. The Orinda, Calif., native has registered 50 goals and pitched in 16 assists on the season, while recording 28 steals on the defensive side of the ball.
Women's Water Polo Loses Two of Three to Wrap Up Conference Play
Competing at Brown, the No. 20 Harvard women’s water polo team found mixed success in a trio of conference games. The Crimson (14-12, 4-4 CWPA) concluded its regular season with a one-point loss against No. 18 Hartwick (22-9, 6-2) on Friday, and a 7-3 loss against No. 14 Indiana (18-9, 5-3) and 14-3 win against St. Francis (PA) (10-19, 0-8) on Saturday.
Hong Time
Sophomore attacker Kristen Hong, pictured in previous action against Princeton, has scored at least one goal in each of her last nine contests.
Women's Water Polo Picks Up Important Win Against Brown
On Wednesday night, playing at home in Blodgett Pool, the No. 20 Harvard women’s water polo team fought its way to a crucial 8-7 win over Ivy League rival Brown.
Harvard Women's Water Polo Splits Conference Games
The No. 20 Harvard women’s water polo team played three conference games, splitting the weekend 2-1. On Saturday, the Crimson defeated Bucknell, 9-5, and George Washington, 15-8. On Sunday, Harvard dropped its second conference game to Michigan, 7-15.