A tightly fought matchup saw No. 10 Harvard lose to No. 6 Cornell 11-9 in the regular season finale. Despite a solid performance by John Aurandt IV, scoring three goals, and Graham Stevens, who tallied 16 saves, the Crimson couldn't hold off a late surge from the Big Red. With the regular season concluded, Harvard is set to face Cornell again in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard's John Aurandt IV scored three goals in the loss.
  • Graham Stevens made 16 saves for the Crimson.
State of Play
  • Harvard ends the regular season with a record of 9-4 and 3-3 in Ivy play.
  • The Crimson will enter the Ivy League Tournament as the fourth seed.
What's Next

Harvard will meet Cornell once more in the semifinals of the Ivy League Tournament next Friday, providing a chance for redemption after this defeat.

Bottom Line

Harvard needs to capitalize on playoff experience against Cornell to advance in the Ivy League Tournament; adjustments will be vital for a different outcome.