CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Coming off a win over No. 13 Michigan last weekend, the No. 19 Harvard men's lacrosse team will begin a four-game homestand this weekend and open Ivy League action welcoming No. 13 Brown to Jordan Field on Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. The contest will be broadcast on ESPN+.

What to Know
- Harvard improved to 3-1 on the season after earning a 14-9 win on the road at No. 13 Michigan last weekend. The Crimson handed the Wolverines its first loss of the season, while the victory marks the Crimson's first win over a ranked opponent this season and the program's second under Gerry Byrne's leadership.
- After its dominant win against No. 13 Michigan, Harvard received recognition in the national rankings at No. 19. This is the program's first national ranking under the helm of Byrne.
- Three Crimson players recorded hat tricks against No. 13 Michigan, including Hayden Cheek, Owen Gaffney and Sam King. Nick Loring and Miles Botkiss each added two goals, while Austin Madronic chipped in one. Steven Cuccurullo led the way with five groundballs, while Ray Dearth, Greg Campisi and Chase Strupp each tallied three. In net, Kyle Mullin made 12 saves to register a .571 save percentage.
- The month of March has been good to Harvard. Since the start of the 2018 campaign, the Crimson is 12-2 in the calendar's third month. The Crimson is an even-better 7-0 in March home games since the beginning of 2018.
- The Crimson currently ranks second in the nation and first in the Ivy League in caused turnovers per game with 12.50 after registering double-digits in three out of four games this season.
- Brown enters the weekend ranked 13th in the country with a 5-1 overall record. The Bears lone loss came at the beginning of the season at No. 10 North Carolina. Harvard leads Brown 40-35 in its all-time series, despite the Bears coming away with a 16-14 win when the teams last met in 2019.

For the Fans
- HLX Photo Contest: Post a picture in front of the HLX photo backdrop at Jordan Field and tag @HarvardMLacrosse on your Instagram Story! The backdrop will be located next to the stands. Most creative picture posted will win a Harvard lacrosse hat and ticket voucher.
- Helmet Raffle: A Harvard lacrosse helmet will be raffled off at the marketing table located inside the entrance to Jordan Field! Don't miss your chance to win.
- Crimson Pub: Stop by the Crimson Pub in the end zone near Bright-Landry to enjoy beverages during the game.

Leading the Way
Gerry Byrne enters his third season as The Frisbie Family Head Coach for Harvard Men's Lacrosse. In his first year at the helm in 2020, Byrne led the Crimson to a 2-2 overall record before the Ivy League/Harvard canceled the remainder of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Byrne's leadership drastically enhanced the Harvard defense in 2020, which saw Harvard's goals against average (GAA) improve from 14.78 to 11.25 GAA, moving from 71st in Division I to 37th. Under Byrne's tutelage, Harvard's man down defense improved from 41st in the nation, to fourth, giving up just one goal in four games.
 
Up Next
Harvard will have a quick turnaround, hosting Boston University on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Game time is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
 
The remaining seven games of the Crimson's 2022 schedule, including all four home contests at Jordan Field, will also be aired on ESPN+. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.gocrimson.com.