Harvard Field Hockey Coach Tjerk van Herwaarden Notches 150th Career Win in Thrilling 2-1 Double Overtime Victory Against Ohio State

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The Harvard Crimson field hockey team secured a historic 2-1 double overtime win against No. 12 Ohio State, coached by Tjerk van Herwaarden, who achieved his 150th career win. This milestone marks a significant achievement in van Herwaarden's 13th season leading the Crimson, where he has accumulated all 150 of his career wins at Harvard. The game witnessed a thrilling contest, with Harvard's sophomore midfielder Martha le Huray scoring the game-winner in the second overtime period, marking her first multi-goal performance of the season.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harvard coach Tjerk van Herwaarden reached his 150th career win, becoming the second head coach in program history to achieve this milestone.
  • The Crimson extended their winning streak in overtime contests to five games, with six overtime games played in their last seven matches.
  • Freshman goalkeeper Linde Burger made a key save in the first overtime, stopping three shots in her first start at home in the cage.
  • Harvard's 2-1 victory marked their first win against a Big Ten foe since the 2023 season, when they defeated No. 6 Rutgers 2-1 in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
  • Sophomore midfielder Martha le Huray scored her fourth goal in the Crimson career and her first multi-goal performance of the season, with the game-winner in the second overtime period.
  • The Crimson's offensive attack registered four shots in the first 30 minutes of action, and they ended the day with 11 shots, seven of them on target.
  • Harvard's defense limited Ohio State's scoring chances, allowing only one shot in the first 30 minutes of action, with freshman defender Philipa Schipper possessing the Buckeyes' only shot.

Statistics:

  • Harvard goalkeeper Linde Burger made three saves in her first start at home in the cage.
  • The Crimson registered 11 shots, with seven of them on target.
  • Harvard's offense produced six shots in both overtime periods, compared to Ohio State's three in extra time.
  • Martha le Huray scored her fourth goal in the Crimson career and her first multi-goal performance of the season.
  • The Crimson won five overtime contests in a row, with their overall winning streak in overtime and shootout matches intact.
  • Harvard has played six overtime games in their last seven matches.

Sources:

  • Harvard University Athletics Massachusetts - News Release
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