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Kitty Chapple (Left) and Martha le Huray (Right)
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Winner Harvard HARV (16-0, 6-0)
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Massachusetts UMA (14-4, 7-1)
Winner
Harvard HARV
(16-0, 6-0)
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Final
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Massachusetts UMA
(14-4, 7-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Harvard HARV 0 0 0 1 1
Massachusetts UMA 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

No. 4 Field Hockey Sets New Program Record for Longest Winning Streak, Defeats No. 16 UMass, 1-0

AMHERST, Mass. – A late strike in the fourth quarter from sophomore midfielder Martha le Huray made the difference for No. 4 Harvard field hockey on the road, as the Crimson earn a vital 1-0 victory against intrastate rival No. 16 UMass.

Incredible defensive play from both sides defined the afternoon in Amherst, as the Crimson and Minutewomen limited offensive chances across the 60 minutes of action. Harvard posts its second straight shutout, as first-year goalkeeper Linde Burger posts her seventh shutout of the season.

With the win, Harvard has now 15 straight contests, marking the longest winning streak in school history. Harvard's winning run is also the longest active winning streak in the country, as the Crimson is now 6-0 against ranked opponents.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
In a contest that featured two that sides that both rank in the top-five nationally in goals against average, Harvard (15-0, 6-0 Ivy League) and UMass (14-3, 7-1 Mid-American) showcased their defensive excellence in the opening phases of the match. Neither side logged a shot in the initial five minutes in Amherst.

The Crimson controlled the majority of possession in the first period, as Harvard earned the first penalty corner thanks to a great dribble on the right side from senior forward Kate Oliver. Harvard turned to sophomore midfielder Tilly Butterworth on the penalty corner, as her shot was stopped to keep the score at 0-0 heading into the second quarter. Butterworth's attempt was the only shot between Harvard and UMass in the first quarter.

The impressive defensive form from both teams continued in the second quarter, as a shot didn't arrive in the frame until the 5:33 mark. The hosts generated their first penalty corner, as the Crimson successfully defended the chance to perverse the double zeros on the scoreboard.

At the end of the first half, both teams recorded one shot each, as Burger posted a single save across the opening 30 minutes.

Both sides came close to taking the lead in the third quarter. On Harvard's first penalty corner of the period, senior midfielder and team captain Fiene Oerlemans found open space on the left side of the circle, as she saw her shot and a follow up from first-year forward Lucy Barker get stopped by UMass' senior keeper Myrte van Herwijnen.

Burger orchestrated a sensational effort to keep the match all tied up on a UMass penalty corner. After the initial insert, the Minutewomen fired a pass to the left side of the cage, as Burger scrambled over to deflected the ball away with a stellar split save.

With just under six minutes left in the fourth quarter, Harvard finally broke through to take the lead. Following a free hit and a back-and-forth passing sequence, senior midfielder and team captain Kitty Chapple spotted le Huray drifting away from a UMass defender, as le Huray deflected the ball into the cage to put Harvard ahead for good.

The Crimson logged 10 shots in the 1-0 win against the Minutewomen, as Harvard's renowned defense held UMass to a season-low four shots. Burger posts her second-straight shutout and her seventh shutout of the year, as she is now tied for fifth all-time in program history for most shutouts by a goalie in a single season.

HARVARD HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Harvard is 15-0, as the Crimson is the only undefeated team remaining in the nation.
  • With its 15th win in a row, the Crimson set a new school record for the longest winning streak. Harvard's 15-game winning run is also the longest active winning streak in the country.
  • Harvard is now 6-0 against ranked teams this season.
  • Burger posts her seventh shutout of the season, as she moves to a tie for fifth for the most shutouts by a goalie in a single season.
  • le Huray leads the Crimson in both goals (11) and points (26) this season. le Huray's 11 goals are the most for a Crimson since 2022.
  • Harvard holds opponent to five shots or less for the fifth time this season.
UP NEXT:

Harvard concludes the 2025 regular season on the road next weekend, as the Crimson head to New Haven, Connecticut for a 6 p.m. meeting with Yale on Friday, Oct. 31. Harvard fans can stream the match live on ESPN+.

For all the latest on Harvard Field Hockey, follow the Crimson on Twitter (@HarvardFH) and Instagram (@harvardfieldhockey).
 
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