Harvard's wrestling program takes center stage this week as senior Jimmy Harrington competes in the 157-pound bracket at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. The tournament runs from March 19 to March 21, with Harrington navigating a challenging field in hopes of advancing through multiple rounds. Coverage is available on ESPN+, with featured broadcasts across ESPNU and ESPN2.
In women's basketball, the Crimson (18-11, 10-4 Ivy) are set to host Navy (22-8, 15-2 Patriot) in the opening round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament. This marks Harvard's first appearance in the WBIT and its 18th postseason appearance in program history. The matchup against Navy is scheduled for March 19 at Lavietes Pavilion, following a narrow defeat to Princeton in the Ivy League Tournament final. Key performances from Karlee White and Olivia Jones were highlights in that contest, with White earning a spot on the Ivy League All-Tournament Team.
On the men's basketball front, sophomore guard Robert Hinton has been named to the First Team NABC All-District for the North Atlantic District. Hinton, who also earned unanimous First Team All-Ivy honors, led the team with averages of 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, showcasing his scoring prowess throughout the season.
The women's swimming and diving team is represented by four athletes at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. Anya Mostek, Alexandra Bastone, Nina Janmyr, and Sydney Lu will compete in various events, with Bastone kicking off the action in the 1650 free. The competition runs from March 18 to March 22, with ESPN+ providing coverage.
In golf, the women's team participated in the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational in Austin, Texas, marking their first appearance at the event. The team faced challenging weather conditions, ultimately finishing 14th out of 16 teams. Lucy Yuan and Vanessa Zhang were among the top performers for Harvard, navigating the tough course and conditions.
Men's hockey concluded its season with a 5-2 loss to No. 9 Cornell in the decisive game three of the ECAC quarterfinals. Despite a valiant effort, including a goal from William Hughes that brought the Crimson within one, Cornell advanced with two empty-net goals sealing Harvard's fate.
