Word: lead
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After the doubles debacle, things went from bad to worse for the Crimson. Seshadri defeated Lingman, who was playing in only his second singles match of the tournament, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, and Opici polished off Barker 6-2, 6-2. The Lions had a 3-0 lead and needed only one more point to claim the championship...
With new life, Cornell got to the 2 on two plays then threw a lob to 6'6 Joe Splendorio over 5'9 Kane Waller. It was a play everyone saw coming, but Harvard still had a six-point lead with 2:53 to go in the game...
Murphy also has to wonder about whether his defense has a killer instinct. This year's seniors were on the '97 championship team that gave up only 12.3 points per game and didn't allow a rushing touchdown in league play. But they were sophomores then, following the lead of an extremely talented senior class. Now, they have the responsibility for closing out games, and they're finding it isn't as easy as it used...
Although a 1-0 lead is hardly insurmountable--though lately it has been for opponents of the Big Red--the effect of the goal on Harvard's confidence was far more debilitating...
Baker took a lead over Martin with about three-quarters of a mile to go and ended up beating Martin just barely...