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...beginning left the score 0-0 at halftime, only to have the Crimson fight back 10 minutes into the second half with co-captain Megan Merritt’s game-winning goal. “We played very well [this afternoon] right from the opening whistle,” coach Ray Leone said. “They were much more focused and sharper [than at Cornell]; sometimes you can play great and not have a goal.” Eight minutes into the second half, with her third consecutive assist of the season, freshman Kerry Kartsonis gave a throw...
Recruiting top-notch athletes can be a tough job for a Harvard coach. Though forced to compete with other Division I programs for players, the Harvard name could carry some significant weight. But, as the adage goes, money talks, and because the Ivy League prohibits awarding athletic scholarships, it’s often the case that an athlete might choose another institution which comes through with a significant financial offer.New to this Ivy experience is recently-hired men’s basketball coach Tommy Amaker, who replaced former head coach Frank Sullivan, fired after 16 years at the helm...
Tommy, take us to the Promised Land.Blame it on my Jewish impulses—that the tribe is speaking through me—but when I think about Harvard basketball under Coach Amaker, I see it. That blessed land of milk, honey, and Southwest Regionals: the NCAA Tournament.I’m not going to call it a buzz around campus—ask 10 Harvard students who Tommy Amaker is, and see if three could give you the right answer. But call it a faint murmur, echoing from a small desk looking out over Lavietes Pavilion.I sat with...
...Head coach John Kerr also recognized Akpan’s abilities, especially a composed demeanor that has helped him to goals against both Ivy League and international opponents...
...What Claire did was probably the highlight of the weekend,” Harvard coach Kevin Rhoads said after the tournament. “She punctuated the end of our first round and I was very happy...