Women’s Lax Beats Columbia

BY HANNAH BEBAR CRIMSON STAFF WRITER

In the penultimate game of its 2023 regular season, Harvard women’s lacrosse left nothing on the table. The Crimson defeated Columbia 19-4 with nine different goal-scorers. The dynamic duo of junior attackers Callie Hem and Riley Campbell led the pack with five and four goals, respectively.

This win was not just monumental because of the Crimson’s stellar performance, but because it celebrated its senior players.

Nine seniors stepped onto Jordan Field on Saturday in celebration of four years of dedication and commitment to the women’s lacrosse program. On a day filled with celebration, senior Grace Hulslander reflected on her invaluable time as a part of this team.

“To me the fact that this day had finally come for myself and I was finally the person walking down the tunnel was honestly unreal. I couldn’t believe it was me and my time,” Huslander reflected. “It really was a full circle moment. It was full of so much happiness and joy.”

Hulslander’s year was cut short after a season-ending injury in the Crimson’s first game against Michigan. As a member of the 2022 All-Ivy First-Team, she has found a way to contribute her knowledge and expertise to her team embracing her new role.

“I think coming into this year and being a super senior, I knew that this team is special. Having so many ups and downs, I knew my injury was really just another piece of adversity in my life [and] it was all about how I responded,” Huslander said.

“I’ve really thought about what I can do to help the girls on the field succeed, whether it’s score more goals or even make a defensive stop,” she continued.