Harvard Basketball’s Most Anticipated Games of the Season

The Harvard basketball team has some big games coming up this season. Here are the most anticipated match-ups of the year.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 1

As the weather gets colder and winter approaches, Harvard students begin to prepare for one of the most exciting times of the year: Basketball season The air buzzes with anticipation as students wait for the release of the season’s schedule. With 20 Ivy League conference games and a few huge non-conference matchups, there are a lot of games to get excited about this season. Here are five of the most highly anticipated games on Harvard’s schedule.

1) Harvard vs. Yale: December 7th
The annual matchup between these two ancient rivals is always one to watch. This year’s game will be especially exciting as both teams are projected to be at the top of the Ivy League standings.

2) Harvard vs. Boston College December 21st
This will be the first ever meeting between these two schools, and it is sure to be a heated battle. With both teams being located in Massachusetts, there is sure to be a lot of fan support for both sides.

3) Harvard vs. Cornell: January 18th
Cornell is always one of Harvard’s toughest opponents, and this game will be no different. Both teams are expected to contend for the Ivy League title, so this matchup could have major implications come March.

4) Harvard vs Princeton February 8th
Princeton is another team that is always near the top of the Ivy League standings, so this game should be a great one. It will also be senior night at Lavietes Pavilion, so emotions will be running high as Harvard’s seniors play their final Home game in front of their home fans.

5) Harvard vs Penn: March 1st
The final game of the regular season always has major implications in terms of the Ivy League standings. Penn has been one of Harvard’s biggest rivals in recent years so this game is sure to be intense.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 2

In part two of our most anticipated games of the season series, we take a look at the non-conference slate for Harvard basketball

One of the most difficult aspects of game planning for any college Basketball team is finding a way to schedule interesting and meaningful non-conference games. With conference play taking up such a large portion of the college basketball season it is imperative that teams use their non-conference games to prepare for league play.

That being said, there are always a few games on every team’s schedule that stand out above the rest. Here are the five most anticipated games on Harvard Basketball’s non-Conference Schedule this season:

5) December 2nd vs. Boston College
One of only two true road games on Harvard’s non-conference slate, this matchup with Boston College will be a good early test for the young Crimson squad. The Eagles are coming off a down year in which they finished just 14-17 overall and 4-14 in ACC play. However, Boston College always seems to give Harvard fits and they will be looking to start the season off on the right foot with a win over their in-state rivals.

4) December 5th vs. Northeastern
After facing off against Boston College on the road, Harvard will return home to take on Northeastern in what should be an exciting game between two of the best teams in the city of Boston. The Huskies are coming off a solid season in which they finished 21-11 overall and 12-6 in conference play good for fourth place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Northeastern also boasts one of the best players in all of college basketball in guard Vasa Pusica, who averaged over 19 points per game last season. This will be a good early test for Harvard’s defense as they try to slow down one of the best scorers in the country.

3) December 15th vs. Providence
Just 10 days after facing Northeastern at home, Harvard will welcome another team from Boston to town when they take on Providence at TD Garden. The Friars are coming off a disappointing 14-19 campaign, but they always seem to give Harvard fits and this should be another great game between two local rivals. Playing at TD Garden is always a special experience for college basketball players and this will be a great opportunity for some of Harvard’s younger players to get some experience playing in one of Boston’s most iconic venues.

2) December 21st vs. Wichita State
The Crimson will wrap up their non-conference schedule with a bang when they host Wichita State at Lavietes Pavilion on December 21st. The Shockers are one of the best mid-major programs in the country and they come into this season ranked 18th in the AP Preseason Poll after finishing 25-8 overall and 14-4 in conference play last year, good for second place in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). Wichita State has made six straight NCAA tournament appearances and they have won at least 20 games in each of those seasons, so this will be a formidable test for Harvard as they look to end their non-conference schedule on a high note.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 3

Playing in the NCAA Tournament is a new experience for every player on the Harvard basketball team For some, it will be their first time playing in front of a national audience. These games will be some of the most anticipated of the season for those players.

Part 3 of our series looks at the game against Kentucky. This will be a matchup between two very talented teams. Kentucky is a powerhouse in college basketball and they are always one of the favorites to win the NCAA tournament Harvard will have their hands full with this opponent, but they are up for the challenge.

This will be a great game to watch, and it is sure to be one of the most exciting games of the season.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 4

As the Crimson continues its preparations for the upcoming season we take a look at the team’s most anticipated games of the 2017-2018 campaign.

Afternoon contests against conference foes Yale and Dartmouth will once again highlight Harvard’s schedule, as the Crimson looks to defend its Ivy League title.

In addition to its traditional rivals, Harvard will also face some tough non-conference opponents this season. Here are the four most anticipated games on the Crimson’s schedule:

1. Yale (Jan. 13 at home, Feb. 3 away)
As always, these games against archrival Yale will be crucial in determining who wins the Ivy League title. The Bulldogs have been one of the best teams in the conference in recent years and they will be looking to take down Harvard this season.

2. Dartmouth (Jan. 20 away, Feb. 10 at home)
Like Yale, Dartmouth is one of Harvard’s biggest rivals and these games will be crucial in deciding who wins the Ivy League title. The Big Green are a tough team to beat at home, so the Crimson will need to be at its best if it wants to come out on top in these two match-ups.

3. Non-conference opponents (Nov. 17 vs Boston College Nov. 28 vs Florida State Dec. 2 vs Stony Brook)
Harvard will face some tough non-conference opponents this season, including Boston College Florida State and Stony Brook These games will be a good test for the Crimson and will help prepare them for Ivy League play.

4. Princeton (Feb. 16 away, Mar 1 at home)
Princeton is always a tough team to beat, and this year will be no different. These two games against the Tigers could very well decide who wins the Ivy League title so they are sure to be exciting contests

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 5

The Crimson take on BU in a heated battle for Boston bragging rights
As the season rolls on, the Harvard men’s Basketball team will take on Boston University in a heated battle for Boston bragging rights. This game is always one of the most anticipated on the schedule, and this year is no different. Both teams are coming off of strong seasons and are eager to start the new campaign on the right foot.

The game will be played at BU’s new case gym, which should be a tough environment for the Crimson. Harvard will need to be ready to play its best game of the season to come out with a win. The game tips off at 7:00 pm EST and will be broadcast on ESPNU.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 6

The Harvard Crimson men’s basketball team is ready to take on some of the best teams in the nation this season. Check out part 6 of our series on the most anticipated games of the season.

This year, the Crimson will face off against some tough competition, including multiple Ivy League rivals. Here are some of the most highly-anticipated games on Harvard’s schedule:

Part 6: vs. Princeton (away) – Feb. 16
The Tigers are always a tough opponent, and this year is no different. Princeton is currently ranked No. 4 in the Ivy League standings and they are coming off of a win against Penn. This should be a great game between two evenly-matched teams.

vs. Columbia (away) – Feb. 23
Columbia is currently sitting at the bottom of the Ivy League standings, but that doesn’t mean they will be an easy win for Harvard. The Lions have been playing better as of late and they will be looking to upset the Crimson on their home court

vs Yale (home) – March 2
The Bulldogs are currently in first place in the Ivy League and they are one of the best teams in the nation. Yale is coming off of a loss to Penn, so they will be looking to get back on track against Harvard. This should be a great game between two traditional rivals.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 7

The Crimson men’s basketball team is set to take on some of its toughest opponents in the coming weeks. Here are the most anticipated games of the season, according to our staff:

7. Harvard vs. Yale – February 8th
The two ancient rivals are set to face off once again in what is always a fiercely contested game. The Crimson will be looking to avenge last year’s loss to the Bulldogs, and with both teams looking strong this season, it promises to be an exciting matchup.

6. Harvard vs. Princeton – February 15th
In what is sure to be another close game Harvard will take on Princeton in what will be a crucial game for both teams’ hopes of winning the Ivy League title. The Tigers have been one of the surprise teams of the season so far and will provide a tough test for the Crimson.

5. Harvard at Dartmouth – February 22nd
Dartmouth has been one of the biggest surprises of the Ivy League season so far and currently sits atop the standings. This will be a tough road game for Harvard, but a win would give them a big boost in their conference title aspirations.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 8

As the season gets underway, there are a few games that stand out as the most anticipated of the year.

For Harvard fans, the most highly-anticipated game is against Yale on February 8th. The two rivals always put on a good show, and this year should be no different. The game will be streamed live on ESPN3.

Another big game for the Crimson is on February 23rd, when they take on Princeton. This will be a pivotal game in the Ivy League standings, and could very well determine who gets the top seed in the league tournament. The game will be televised on ESPNU.

March 1st sees Harvard take on Penn at home. This is always a tough matchup, and with Penn being one of Harvard’s biggest rivals, the game is sure to be intense. The game will be carried by NBC Sports Network

The final game of the season is against Dartmouth on March 8th. It will be Senior Day for Harvard, and it’s always emotional when Dartmouth comes to town. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM and will be televised on ESPNU.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 9

As the Harvard basketball team gears up for its ninth game of the season, fans are eager to see how the squad will fare against some of its toughest opponents.

The Crimson will take on conference rivals like Yale and Princeton, as well as tough non-conference foes like Boston College and Holy Cross

Here are some of the most anticipated games on Harvard’s schedule:

February 2: Yale at Harvard
The Bulldogs will be looking to avenge their loss to the Crimson from earlier in the season, and they’ll have home-court advantage this time around. Harvard will need to be at its best to come out with a win in this one.

February 16: Princeton at Harvard
This could be a crucial game in the race for the Ivy League title. The Tigers have been one of the best teams in the conference over the past few years, but Harvard has had their number lately. The Crimson will look to keep their Winning Streak alive against Princeton.

March 2: Boston College at Harvard
The Eagles are always a tough opponent, regardless of their conference affiliation. This will be a good test for Harvard as they head into the stretch run of the season.

Harvard Basketball’s most anticipated games of the season: Part 10

The final game of the season is always an anticlimactic affair. The players are exhausted, the coach is ready for a break, and the fans are just happy it’s over. But this year, the final game of the season is anything but anticlimactic. Harvard will take on Yale in a game that has huge implications for both teams.

For Harvard, a win would mean a share of the Ivy League title and a spot in the NCAA tournament A loss would mean finishing second in the Ivy League and playing in the NIT. For Yale, a win would mean an outright Ivy League title and a spot in the NCAA tournament A loss would mean finishing second in the Ivy League and playing in the NIT.

This is one of those rare games where there is truly something at stake for both teams. It should be a great game to watch.