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Harvard dominated the first game, quickly jumping out to an early 8-5 lead. A Yick ace, three definitive Denniston kills, and two balls hit long by the Red Foxes allowed the Crimson to score six straight points, giving Harvard an insurmountable 14-5 lead. After the two teams exchanged sideouts, Jellin closed out the first game with a crafty back-tap that escaped three Marist blockers...
Early in the second game, the Red Foxes battled to an early 2-1 lead against the Crimson, but Harvard soon regained its senses. A kill by Schaeffer forced a Marist sideout, and senior defensive specialist Laurel Rayburn gave Harvard the lead with a service ace on its next possession. The Crimson then ran off eight consecutive points, exploding to an 11-2 lead over the Red Foxes. A kill by junior outside hitter Sarah Mattson ended the second game for the Crimson, giving Harvard...
Although Marist exploded to an early 8-1 lead in the fourth game, Harvard soon regained its senses. A crucial kill by Schaeffer down the middle of the court forced a Marist sideout and began an inspired Harvard rally. Three straight service aces by Cebron allowed the Crimson to trail Marist 8-4. The two teams exchanged sideouts until a Jellin kill sparked another Harvard rally. Marist took a 9-8 lead, but another Cebron ace allowed Harvard to tie the game...
...Every time it rains I get wet," sings Ace of Base. "Every time I smile I get my way," sings Mei Pin Phua...
Anchoring the Big Green's defense is Kristen Luckenbill, Dartmouth's ace between the posts. Luckenbill ranks second in the Ivy League with a 0.56 goals against average, just behind Harvard's freshman netminder Cheryl Gunther...