Harvard Football Extends Undefeated Streak with Win Over Columbia
Xaviah Bascon scored two rushing touchdowns, and Seamus Gilmartin caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Jaden Craig as Harvard defeated Columbia 31-14 on Friday.
Season Highlights
- Harvard improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Ivy League play, marking their best start since 2015.
- The team matched its total wins from each of the past two seasons.
- Harvard has won seven consecutive road games, the longest active streak nationwide.
Game Details
Bascon opened the scoring with a 1-yard rush, concluding a 10-play, 80-yard drive for the Crimson. He added his second touchdown just before halftime.
Craig connected with Gilmartin twice in the second quarter for scores. The first touchdown came after Columbia’s Chase Goodwin threw an interception, which Jack Donahoe returned to the Columbia 2-yard line.
“Every drive ended in either a punt, an interception, or the end of the half,” reflecting Columbia’s struggles early in the game.
Columbia scored first in the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass from Goodwin to Titus Evans. They followed with another touchdown and a two-point conversion later but failed on an onside kick attempt.
Columbia Lions Record
- Overall record stands at 1-7.
- Ivy League record is 0-5.
Harvard's strong offense and formidable defense kept Columbia at bay throughout the game, preserving their undefeated record.
Author's summary: Harvard’s football team continues its undefeated run behind key touchdowns from Bascon and Gilmartin, showcasing dominance in Ivy League play and extending a national-long winning streak on the road.
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