CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – No. 1 Harvard (7–0) will host No. 4 Dartmouth (5–2) in the NIRA Semifinals on Saturday, November 15 at 4:00 PM at Mignone Field. The match will stream live on ESPN+ and internationally. The winner will advance to the NIRA Championship the following weekend.
The Crimson and Big Green last met in the 2024 NIRA Championship, where Harvard earned a 19–12 victory to secure its second consecutive title and third overall.
Historically, Dartmouth holds a narrow edge in the all-time series, leading 25–21 overall and 12–7 in 15s play. With an undefeated regular season, Harvard looks to close that gap and extend its postseason run with another win over the Big Green.
In Harvard's most recent outing, a victory over Princeton, Cameron Fields recorded a hat trick, while Dana Greer and Madelyn Hubbell each added two tries. Evie Eyers converted multiple tries and anchored the Crimson's organized backline effort.
Fields, along with Gemma Ogoke and Sana'a Lunon, leads Harvard in tries this season, powering one of the nation's most dynamic offenses.
Head coach Mel Denham, now in her ninth season at the helm, continues to guide a disciplined and championship-tested squad.
Senior captains Tiahna Padilla, Charlotte Gilmour, and Nafi Fitisemanu provide strong leadership on and off the field as Harvard aims for another trip to the NIRA title match.
The winner of Saturday's semifinal will advance to the NIRA Championship Final at Harvard on November 22nd.
