The Harvard men's golf team achieved a significant milestone this week, capturing its first tournament victory of the 2025-26 season at the Princeton Invitational. Competing at the Springdale Golf Club, the Crimson posted a combined score of three-under-par, the only team to finish under par in the tournament. Notably, both Morgan Riley and William Ma recorded hole-in-ones, contributing to Harvard's impressive performance. This victory marks the fifth tournament win for the Crimson in the past five seasons and serves as a strong precursor to the upcoming Ivy League Championship.
Meanwhile, the Harvard women's golf team is set to compete in the 2026 Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. This tournament marks their inaugural appearance at the Buckeye Invitational, where they will face off against several top teams from the Midwest. The event will consist of 54 holes, with 36 holes played on Friday and 18 on Saturday. The Crimson lineup includes Vanessa Zhang, Iris Wang, Lucie Yuan, Dixon Hill, and Sirina Ganne, along with individual competitor Nikki Iniakov, as they look to sharpen their skills ahead of the Ivy League Championship next weekend.
In lacrosse, the Harvard men's team prepares for a critical matchup against No. 2 Princeton this weekend. Ranked ninth nationally, the Crimson (9-2, 3-1 Ivy) will host the Tigers (9-2, 3-1 Ivy) on Cambridge Day, a significant event that draws the community together with festivities and a celebration of the senior class. Both teams are vying for a favorable position in the Ivy League Tournament, making this clash particularly important. The game is expected to attract a large crowd at Jordan Field, underscoring the significance of the event.
On the women's side, the Harvard women's lacrosse team heads to New Haven to face No. 8 Yale as part of a challenging road stretch to conclude the regular season. This matchup is critical as they seek to bolster their position ahead of the Ivy League Tournament.
In swimming and diving, the men's team completed its season with a strong showing at the NCAA Championships. The Crimson finished with a dual-meet record of 8-1, their best performance since the 2021-22 season. First-year swimmer William Mulgrew earned All-America Second-Team honors with a ninth-place finish in the 1,650 freestyle, marking a significant achievement for both him and the program, which secured its first final team ranking since 2022.
Finally, the Harvard men's hockey team announced its captains for the upcoming season at the annual year-end banquet. Matthew Morden and Michael Callow will lead the team, succeeding graduating seniors. Morden had a standout season, recording 20 points and earning All-ECAC Third Team and All-Ivy First Team honors, while Callow is expected to bring his experience to the leadership role as well.
As the spring sports season progresses, Harvard's teams are poised for critical competitions in the coming weeks, with the Ivy League Championship looming for both golf teams and the lacrosse tournaments on the horizon.