Friday, March 21, 2025

BLOG: IVY CHAMPS! The Harvard/Carrie Moore Model

"What I told the team yesterday was it's not about me at all. It is very much about them. Myself and my staff will work tirelessly to help make this program relevant again.  I believe there is no better job in the country than this one and I'm so excited to get to work." - April, 2022

Those are the words of Carrie Moore in her introductory press conference as The Kathy Delaney-Smith Head Coach of Harvard Women's Basketball back in April, 2022. Flash forward three years later, Coach Moore certainly delivered on her promise - maybe even OVER delivered. 

The Crimson had their best season since 1997-98 with a 24-4 overall record, which included winning the Ivy Madness Championship and earning a bid into the NCAA Tournament. They were also the top defensive team in the country, allowing average of just 52 points in games. Offensively, they were led by senior Harmoni Turner, who registered 40-plus points, twice - once in the Ivy semifinals. 

But before Harvard could even get to this point, Coach Moore had a lot of work to do. 

Turner was recruited by Moore's predecessor, the legendary Kathy Delaney-Smith. A Texas native, Turner could have easily transferred when she learned the coach who recruited her was retiring. But Moore was able to win over Turner. It's no easy task and the hardest job as a new coach. 

This season Moore brought excitement to Lavietes Pavilion. The Harvard women were must see entertainment - and senior Harmoni Turner helped out with that. On November 14, hosting Boston College, Turner set a new program record, dropping 41 points on the Eagles in an eight point, 78-70, win. The Crimson went on to go 4-0 against Division I teams in Massachusetts (UMass, BC, Northeastern and BU). 

And they are not done yet. One more game against #7 Michigan State. 

#BelieveIT


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