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...Harvard could not muster a comeback, settling for fourth place.No. 1 TRINITY 9, HARVARD 0The Crimson knew it had to give it its all to beat the Bantams, but Trinity (19-0) proved why they have been national champions for a decade. The Bantams had not tasted defeat in 200 squash matches going into the match against Harvard—the longest win streak for any collegiate sport—and easily captured win 201.“Trinity is an unstoppable force right now,” said DiSesa of the eventual national champions. “We know...

Author: By Brian A. Campos, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Crimson Comes Up Short at National Tourney | 2/23/2009 | See Source »

...performance against the Bearcats on Sunday, winning 5-2. NO. 33 ILLINOIS 5 HARVARD 2 Harvard met its first major test of the season when it hosted Illinois on Saturday. Although the Crimson played competitively in the doubles matches, the Illini’s experience and depth helped them defeat Harvard. “I’m really proud of our squad today,” Green said. “We definitely had a lot of energy today, and I’m proud of the way we fought. I see a big improvement from last weekend...

Author: By Colin Whelehan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Splits Against Non-Conference Foes | 2/23/2009 | See Source »

...Bison Valentina Rozas snuck a shot past captain Nicola Perlman, who is also a former Crimson magazine chair, and into the net with six seconds left in the game. HARVARD 14, GEORGE WASHINGTON 4Prior to the loss against Bucknell, Harvard dealt the Colonels (1-4) a crushing 14-4 defeat. The Crimson opened the game at a slow pace, scoring only one goal in the first. GW also kicked off the game at a crawl and could only respond with one goal. But while the Colonels continued to stall, Kennifer and freshman Monica Zdrojewski amped up the pace. Complemented...

Author: By Alex Sopko, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Splits Matches at Princeton Invitational | 2/23/2009 | See Source »

...Hofstra, and No. 2 Cornell at the Malkin Athletic Center Friday and Saturday for senior weekend. The Crimson tackled Columbia (3-14, 1-4 Ivy League) first, overcoming the Lions, 25-18. Up next, the No. 22 Pride (10-6) proved to be more of a challenge, defeating Harvard, 31-11. Last on the line-up was wrestling powerhouse No. 2 Big Red, who topped the Crimson, 34-9.Despite his team’s solid effort in the Friday split, Harvard coach Jay Weiss expressed disappointment with the lopsided defeat against Cornell...

Author: By Kerry E. Kartsonis, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Individuals Highlight Weekend Matches | 2/23/2009 | See Source »

...congressional Republicans, who have taken up the cry as well. Unless and until FOCA is voted on by Congress, they can invoke it as a looming threat. And the longer it remains a dormant issue, the more credit they can take for their own "proactive" efforts to "defeat FOCA," as a letter from House Republicans to Cardinal Rigali on Tuesday...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Catholic Crusade Against a Mythical Abortion Bill | 2/19/2009 | See Source »

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