Boston University Defeated Harvard in Soccer
The Terriers secured a 2-1 victory over the Crimson at Nickerson Field on Tuesday.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Soccer
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The Boston University Terriers defeated the Harvard men's soccer team 2-1 in a home match. The loss marked the fifth consecutive game without a win for Harvard.
Why it matters
The result highlights the current struggles for Harvard as the team continues to search for its first win in five games. Boston University successfully utilized a defensive strategy that limited Harvard's offensive opportunities throughout the match.
Boston University outshot Harvard 20-12, including a 10-3 margin in shots on goal. The Terriers also maintained a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks during the match.
The players
Boston University Terriers
The Boston University Terriers are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Boston University.
Harvard Crimson
The Harvard Crimson are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Harvard University.
Jason Broome
Jason Broome is the starting goalkeeper for the Harvard men's soccer team.
The details
Andrea di Blasio and Anthony Harper provided the goals for Boston University, while Gil de Souza netted the lone goal for Harvard. Boston University defenders frequently double-teamed Harvard ball carriers, and the Crimson attempted to rally by pushing all players forward for a final free kick.
Timeline
The match took place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
This was the first Boston University home win against Harvard since 2019.
Season Trajectory
This win improves Boston University to a 3-2-3 record while Harvard drops to 1-4-1. The result alters the momentum for both programs as they prepare to conclude their non-conference schedules.
Harvard players received three yellow cards during the match compared to one for Boston University, highlighting a disciplined disparity. The loss extends Harvard's winless streak to five matches, placing added pressure on their upcoming road games.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive pressure proved decisive for Boston University as they limited Harvard to only three shots on goal. Harvard must now look to regroup on the road against Cornell to end their five-match winless slide.
What happens next
Harvard is scheduled to play its next match against Cornell in Ithaca, followed by a non-conference matchup against Northeastern.
Further reading
For more coverage on local collegiate athletics, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Harvard Crimson.
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