Brown Men's Lacrosse Falls to No. 7 Harvard, 12-10

Bears rally in second half but can't overcome Crimson's late surge

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:03pm

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The Brown men's lacrosse team suffered a 12-10 defeat against No. 8/7 Harvard on Saturday afternoon. Despite leading 9-8 heading into the fourth quarter, the Bears were unable to hold off a late Crimson rally that saw Harvard score four unanswered goals to secure the conference victory.

Why it matters

This loss drops Brown to 5-5 overall and 0-3 in Ivy League play, making it increasingly difficult for the Bears to qualify for the Ivy League tournament. Harvard, on the other hand, improves to 9-1 and 3-0 in conference, solidifying its position as one of the top teams in the league.

The details

Senior attacker Jeremy Hopsicker led the way for Brown with four goals and an assist, including two impressive behind-the-back scores. Brady O'Kane and Jackson Wolfram each added two goals, while Marcus Wertheim tallied a goal and two assists. Despite the offensive production, Brown was unable to hold onto its fourth-quarter lead as Harvard scored four unanswered goals to pull out the win.

  • Brown opened the game with a 5-4 lead after the first quarter.
  • Harvard outscored Brown 3-1 in the second quarter to take a 7-6 lead at halftime.
  • Brown regained the lead 9-8 heading into the fourth quarter.
  • Harvard scored four unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to secure the 12-10 victory.

The players

Jeremy Hopsicker

A senior attacker for the Brown men's lacrosse team who finished the game with four goals and an assist, including two behind-the-back scores.

Jon Torpey

The Rothman Head Coaching Chair for Men's Lacrosse at Brown University.

Brady O'Kane

A Brown player who scored two goals in the loss.

Jackson Wolfram

A Brown player who scored two goals and recorded one assist.

Marcus Wertheim

A Brown player who tallied one goal and two assists.

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What they’re saying

“Hats off to Harvard. We had so many chances we left off the board throughout the game, and especially late in the game. This team never gives up or backs down, but we need to finish the game. We will regroup and get back to work on Monday.”

— Jon Torpey, Rothman Head Coaching Chair for Men's Lacrosse

What’s next

The Bears will look to bounce back on Saturday, April 11, when they host Dartmouth for Alumni Day at Stevenson-Pincince Field.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges Brown's men's lacrosse team faces as they try to climb the ranks of the competitive Ivy League. While the Bears showed fight and offensive firepower, they were ultimately unable to hold off a late surge from the higher-ranked Crimson. The team will need to regroup and find a way to close out close games if they hope to make a push for the Ivy League tournament.