Word: balle
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Though the final score was close, Harvard dominated most aspects of the game. The Crimson kept the ball in the Quinnipiac (5-6) end for most of the game, and outshot the Braves by a 17-4 margin. However, the stellar play of Braves goalkeeper Sarah Mathers, who made 13 saves, kept the game close...
...Quinnipiac had one of its best scoring chances of the game when Harvard was unable to clear and the Braves crowded the net. It looked as if Quinnipiac had a chance with Crusius drawn way out of the net, but tri-captain Katie Schoolwerth was able to clear the ball out of harm...
...Crimson finally broke through with just under four minutes left in the first half. Mathers made the initial save off of a penalty corner, but Harvard kept the ball close to the goal, where Sarles emerged from the mob in front...
...last corner, the Braves tested the Crimson's patience, passing the ball between four people, before finally taking a shot. Crusius made the clutch play, stopping the shot and securing the loose ball in front to preserve the 1-0 victory for the Crimson...
Although the sole goal in its 1-0 win against Columbia was credited to the opposing Lion defender, junior forward Sophia Smith was responsible for directing the ball towards the goal before it was deflected...