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Evie Smith
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Winner Harvard HARVARD (11-1, 5-0)
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Brown BROWN (4-9, 1-4)
Winner
Harvard HARVARD
(11-1, 5-0)
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Final
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Brown BROWN
(4-9, 1-4)
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Team 1 2 3 4 F
Harvard HARVARD 0 0 2 1 3
Brown BROWN 0 0 1 0 1

Game Recap: Field Hockey |

No. 5 Field Hockey Races Past Brown for Ninth Straight Win

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  – Three different Crimson found the back of the cage in the second half at Goldberger Family Field, as No. 5 Harvard field hockey extends its winning streak to nine with a 3-1 win at Brown.

After a scoreless first half that saw Harvard outshoot the hosts, 11-0, junior forward Emily Bronckers opened the scoring just three minutes into the third quarter, as Brown would equalize shortly after. Seniors Lara Beekhuis and Sage Piekarski would both score critical goals to keep the Crimson undefeated in Ivy League action.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Both teams traded possession in the first quarter, as it was Harvard (11-1, 5-0 Ivy League) that rattled off the first three shots of the contest. The Crimson's momentum carried over into the second quarter, as five penalty corners within a minute resulted in eight shots taken in the second frame.

At the end of the first half, Harvard recorded 11 shots while holding the hosts to zero attempts.

The Crimson attack capitalized in the initial moments of the second half. An excellent pass from first-year forward Evie Smith found Bronckers in the circle, as the Blaricum, Netherlands spun around a defender and found a spot in the cage for the opening goal.

Appearing in seven matches this season, Bronckers has now scored in three-straight matches, representing the longest goal scoring streak in her Crimson career.

Brown (4-9, 1-4) evened the score four minutes later, as Harvard regained the lead with just seconds remaining in the third quarter. Beekhuis received a pass into the circle, evaded multiple tackle attempts from Bears defenders, and fired a shot into the cage for the game-winning goal, 2-1. A three-time All-Ivy League selection, Beekhuis ranks second on the team in goals (7) and points (18) this year.

Last season's leading goal scorer in the Ivy League, Piekarski put the finishing touches on Harvard's win in Providence. Once again, Smith facilitated the Crimson attack, finding Piekarski right in front of goal. The goal represents Piekarski's eighth goal of the year, a team best, as the Concord, Massachusetts native has scored in five straight matches.

After the third goal, Harvard's hold on possession and defense structure saw out the 3-1 victory against the Bears. The Crimson recorded 18 shots, 12 on target, while a Harvard defense of first-year Elin van Sante, senior Smilla Klas, junior Paige Cornelius and senior Charlotte Casiraghi limited the hosts to just four shots.

HARVARD HIGHLIGHTS

  • Harvard improves to 11-1 on the 2026 season, as the Crimson's nine game winning streak is the longest active streak in the Ivy League and ranks second nationally.
  • Today's 3-1 win represents Harvard's 19th straight victory in true road contests.
  • Harvard is 27-1 in its last 28 regular season contests.
  • Piekarski leads Harvard in goals (8) and points (18), as her five-game goal scoring streak leads all Crimson this season.
  • Bronckers has scored in three consecutive matches, the longest goal scoring streak in her collegiate career.
  • Smith recorded a career-best two assists this afternoon, as the Sutton Valence, England native is tied for third on the team with eight points.

UP NEXT

Harvard turns right around and heads home tomorrow to host Boston University for a 1:00 p.m. contest. Admission to Berylson Field is free of charge as the match will air concurrently on ESPN+ and NESN.

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