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Harvard Beats BU on Overtime Penalty Shot to Win 2026 Women’s Beanpot

The victory gives Harvard its 16th Beanpot title, its first since 2022.

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Harvard first-year forward Carla McSweeney buries the winning penalty shot past BU goaltender Mari Pietersen to lift the Crimson to a 2-1 overtime victory in the Women's Beanpot Tuesday night at TD Garden.
Harvard Crimson right wing Gwyn Lapp (9) (L) celebrates her goal with her teammates as Harvard takes on BU in the Women’s Beanpot championship. (Staff photo by Stuart Cahill/Media News Group)
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Overview

  • Harvard defeated Boston University 2-1 at TD Garden, with the deciding goal coming on an overtime penalty shot.
  • The win ends Northeastern’s three-year hold on the trophy and restores Harvard atop the local rivalry tournament.
  • Goaltender Ainsley Tuffy anchored the Crimson as BU generated 46 shots, converting only on the power play.
  • Harvard was whistled for seven minor penalties totaling 14 minutes yet conceded just one power-play goal.
  • Northeastern beat Boston College 3-2 in the consolation game, as BC goalie Grace Campbell posted 54 saves.