In the world of sports, sometimes the biggest moments come from unexpected places—like the Harvard Crimson pulling off a gritty 72-68 overtime win against the No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers. And in the aftermath of this thriller, it wasn’t just the scoreboard getting attention. Harvard guard Harmoni Turner decided to channel her inner Angel Reese, and honestly, the vibes couldn’t have been more immaculate.
After the game, Turner was still riding the high of victory when she pulled out a Reese classic. Quote-tweeting ESPN’s coverage, Turner proudly echoed the WNBA star’s memorable words: “When they sleeping on you, tuck ’em in.” Bold move, but clearly warranted after she dropped a game-high 24 points like it was no big deal.
Reese, who was probably busy being a superstar for the Chicago Sky, took notice. And like a true teammate in the sisterhood of hoopers, Reese responded with a simple yet impactful, “Heard you, sis!” Ah, the power of Twitter bonding—where quotes meet buckets, and respect is exchanged in 280 characters or less.
Harvard’s Unexpected Hero
Let’s talk about Harmoni Turner for a second. This girl was everywhere against Indiana, leading her team to one of the biggest wins the program has seen in… well, ages. Not only did she score those 24 points, but she also racked up four rebounds, six steals, and a block—because who has time for a breather in a game like this? Turner was a one-woman defensive nightmare, and Indiana probably still has nightmares about her pick-pocketing their possessions like a kid swiping cookies before dinner.
But hey, what’s a little victory without some inspiration? Clearly, Turner has been taking notes from Reese’s playbook, and we’re all here for it.
Angel Reese: Hooper, Social Media Queen, Disappointed American
But in true Angel Reese fashion, the day wasn’t just about basketball. Oh no. The hoops star also had some thoughts about the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Apparently, while Turner was balling out, America was busy re-electing Donald Trump as president. And let’s just say Reese was not exactly “thrilled” with that outcome.
“Woke up speechless…,” she tweeted, probably while side-eyeing her phone and shaking her head. But she wasn’t done there. A few hours later, she let her followers know how deeply unimpressed she was with her fellow Americans.
“I’m so disappointed in America… Some of you just couldn’t selfishly put your pride aside huh??!?!?” she wrote. Reese, always one to say what she means, didn’t stop there either. She went on to lament, “As a woman, I’m heartbroken for us all…”
Honestly, she’s not wrong. Reese is clearly not just a star on the court—she’s also a voice for those feeling frustrated by the current state of affairs. As she summed it up in her final tweet: “God is the best author and the best finisher… I’m just going to pray on this & think positive.”
And really, isn’t that what sports (and life) is all about? Whether you’re knocking down jumpers or tweeting about the downfall of democracy, you’ve just got to keep your head up, channel your inner Angel Reese, and “tuck ’em in” when they doubt you.
Oh, and maybe say a prayer or two.
