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...challenges for Harvard, as the squad faced off against nationally-ranked non-conference opposition and powerful ECAC nemesis Dartmouth.The Crimson would go 3-2-1 in the month, and drop its first meeting with the Big Green, 4-1, before heading into winter recess.Harvard found itself up against Dartmouth again in January, this time settling for a tie.After another long break due to exam period, the Saints edged the Crimson once again, scoring with less than a minute left in the third period to take a 2-1 decision. The disappointing defeat prompted a wake-up call for Harvard...
Then, the Crimson got hot, opening the Ivies with a convincing 3-1 victory over Dartmouth, the first of an impressive six straight victories, including another Ivy win at Dartmouth, to get to 2-0 in league play...
Also key to success was the play from the team’s freshmen. Libero Katherine Kocurek notched a career-high 39 digs at Dartmouth, while setter Lily Durwood tallied 35 assists in Harvard’s home victory over the Big Green. Right-side hitter Chelsea Ono Horn also made her impact felt...
...said after the game. “They’re a very quality team, so I feel like this was the biggest win of the season.”However, three straight losses capped off non-conference play with a 7-7 mark, as Harvard headed to Dartmouth for the Ivy opener. Despite 25 points and 15 rebounds from Cusworth, the Crimson fell in overtime, 80-73. Harvard would get revenge just six days later, defeating the Big Green at Lavietes Pavilion, 77-71, to snap a four-game losing streak. Six players scored in double figures...
...Crimson gave up another nine-goal run to Boston University, an eight-goal run by Dartmouth, and a 10-goal run by Penn. Such scoring sprees often put victory far out of reach for Harvard early in the game...