Collegiate athletics: Harvard and Boston College secure key victories

Various collegiate athletic competitions took place on Friday, September 18, 2026, featuring prominent Ivy League and regional matchups.

In women's volleyball, Boston College defeated Quinnipiac in a five-set match (25-22, 25-20, 25-27, 23-25, 15-8). Meanwhile, Harvard secured its eighth consecutive victory with a 3-0 sweep of Providence.

In field hockey, No. 7 Harvard opened Ivy League play with a 2-1 victory over Dartmouth. Despite a goal from Lucia Campaño and 17 saves by goalkeeper Kylie McKinley, Dartmouth fell to the Crimson.

Cross country events included the Maribel Sanchez Invitational, where Northeastern University's men's and women's teams both secured third-place finishes. Additionally, the University of Vermont and the University of New Hampshire prepared for upcoming invitational meets.