CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – No. 15/RV Harvard University women's soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 23 Princeton University on a goal in the 78^th minute on Saturday afternoon at Jordan Field.
 
In a matchup featuring two top-30 RPI teams, the Crimson (10-2-1, 3-2-0 Ivy, No. 18 RPI) held an advantage in the match's attacking chances – including tallying 14 more shots than the visitors – but the Tigers (12-2-1, 4-1-0 Ivy, No. 28 RPI) netted the game's only goal at the 77:26 mark.
 
On the game's scoring play, Tatum Gee chipped a shot into the net for her sixth goal of the season after collecting possession following a turnover. Princeton goalkeeper Grace Barbara made seven saves in the shutout.
 
Prior to the game, Harvard recognized several faculty and staff members in a pre-game ceremony as a part of the team's One Crimson Faculty/Staff Appreciation Game. Faculty and staff members that were recognized either in person or remotely included Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Dr. Kara McKinley; Allston Burr Resident Dean, Lowell House, and Assistant Dean of Harvard College Dr. Caitlin M. Casey; Assistant Head Tutor and Lecturer on Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Dr. Andrew Berry; Lecturer on Sociology Dr. Shai Dromi; and Interim Director of Undergraduate Education – Academics and Lecturer on Applied Mathematics Dr. Margo Levine.

Harvard Highlights

• Harvard held advantages in shots (23-9), shots on goal (7-4), and corner kicks (5-1) for the match. In the first half, the Crimson led in shots (13-4), shots on goal (6-2), and corners (4-1).
• Junior goalkeeper Hannah Gardner made two saves in the first half while sophomore goalie Anna Karpenko stopped one shot in the second half. For the season, Gardner has posted a 0.30 GAA.
• In Ivy League play, the Crimson has allowed just two goals over five games for a 0.40 GAA.
• Junior Angela Caloia tallied a game-high six shots and two shots on goal. Sophomore Taylor Fasnacht followed with four shots.
• Seniors Lara Schenk and Sophie Hirst, junior Hollyn Torres, and first-year Jade Rose all played the full 90 minutes.

Game Notes

• Harvard moved to 30-14-1 all-time vs. Princeton.
• The Crimson moved to 22-5-2 overall since 2019, to 5-2-1 at home this season, and to 18-6-1 at home since 2018.
• Harvard has earned points in 11 of its 13 matches this season.
• Harvard has outshot its opponents 259-95 on the season, including a 96-32 advantage in Ivy League play.
• The Crimson also hosted its Alumnae Weekend in conjunction with the contest.

What's Next?

Harvard hosts Dartmouth for Senior Day in its regular season home finale on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 1:00 p.m. (ESPN+) at Jordan Field, capping a four-game homestand.