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Harvard jumped all over UNH with three goals in the first period on Saturday at the Whittemore Center, and the Crimson held on for the victory by cycling the puck on offense and relying on Kuusisto on defense in the final two periods...
That gave the Crimson a comfortable 4-1 lead, which was more than enough with Kuusisto holding the Wildcat offense at bay. After showing some hesitation in her first start of the season against Dartmouth, Kuusisto looked much more comfortable at UNH, relying on her glove- and stick-saves to control the tempo in her zone and limit the number of Wildcat chances...
...This was a big game, and it really forced me to zone in and watch the puck," said Kuusisto, who made 22 saves. "It gives the team confidence if they see me play big on defense, so I came at it with everything I had and tried to set the tone...
...Kuusisto's biggest play came 2:25 into the second, with the Crimson leading 3-1 and killing a tripping penalty against freshman defenseman Pam Van Reesema. Wildcat senior winger Samantha Holmes, who scored both UNH goals, caught Kuusisto out of position and had a clear look at the net from the left doorstep...
...Harvard netminder dove across the crease and Holmes was unable to lift the puck--or the rebound--over Kuusisto's stick, which formed a barricade along the goal line...