HANOVER, NH. – Senior Emma Kearney scored two tries as the Harvard women's rugby team fell to Dartmouth (6-0) by a score of 45-31, to move to 5-1 on the season.
 
The Crimson trailed for the first time this season, as Dartmouth got out to a 26-0 lead in the first half. The Big Green capitalized on a stretch where the Crimson played with 14 for the first time this season after a sin bin sentence. Senior Sabrina Kim pulled one back with a try for the Crimson just before the half, and Harvard trailed 26-5 at the break.
 
Dartmouth scored consecutive tries to begin the second half, just before the Crimson found its offensive groove. Junior Alex Pipkin combined with first-year PK Vincze for a 60+ meter try to cut the deficit to 38-12, after a first-year Chloe Headland conversion. Senior Emma Kearney then broke free down the right sideline twice within 10 minutes for back-to-back tries, making it a 38-24 game with 22 minutes remaining. Dartmouth would add one more try as sophomore Elianne Sacher notched one more for Harvard, and the Crimson ultimately fell 45-31 on the road.

Harvard Highlights 

• Senior Emma Kearney led the Crimson with two tries scored, bringing her total to six on the season.
• Senior Sabrina Kim scored a try to extend her streak to five consecutive games finding the try zone.
• First-year PK Vincze tallied a try while sophomore Elianne Sacher scored a try for the first time this season.
• Sophomore Brogan Mior added two conversions while first-year Chloe Headland knocked in one, bringing her season total to 18.

Game Notes 

• Harvard suffered its first defeat since Oct. 26, 2019, a 41-22 loss against Dartmouth.
• The Crimson has scored at least 31 points in every game this season, averaging 61 points per contest.
• Harvard is now 3-3 in its last six games against Dartmouth.

What's Next? 
Harvard returns home for its regular season finale against Army (4-1) on Saturday, Oct. 30. The 2019 NIRA Championship rematch will kick-off at 12:00 p.m. and be broadcast on ESPN+.