Summary of Recent Match Against Washington State
The Harvard women’s volleyball team faced a challenging match against Washington State on September 12, 2025, ultimately resulting in a 3-0 loss (26-24, 31-29, 25-22) at the Malkin Athletic Center. Despite the defeat, Harvard demonstrated notable resilience and skill throughout the match.
Match Overview
Harvard, entering the game with a record of 0-4, started with strong momentum, thanks to two early service aces from Sophia Wei, giving the Crimson an early 6-2 advantage. However, Washington State gradually recovered and managed to take the lead midway through the first set. The Crimson remained competitive, closing the gap and even leading 23-22 at one point, but ultimately fell to the Cougars in a tightly contested set.
A hot start for the Crimson?????
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In the second set, Harvard again surged to a 6-2 lead but faced tough competition as Washington State rallied. The teams traded leads, with Harvard ahead 12-7 at one point, yet the Cougars eventually regained control to win the set 31-29 after a fierce battle.
A moment for the defense in set two??
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The final set saw Harvard trying to regain momentum, taking a brief lead at 16-15. However, the Cougars managed to close out the match, securing a 25-22 win in a competitive third set.
Individual Highlights
- Farquhar achieved a season-best in kills with an impressive .450 hitting percentage.
- Sophia Wei and Nicole Cornell each contributed 19 assists, while Wei also added three aces and 12 digs.
- Hannah Nguyen had a solid performance as libero, recording 11 digs.
- As a team, Harvard recorded a total of 47 kills, hitting a season-best .314.
Looking Ahead
Harvard will continue its campaign at the Harvard Invitational, with the next match scheduled against Seton Hall University on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The first serve is set for 2:00 P.M. ET, and fans can watch the action live on NESN.
