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...into foul trouble and can set up in three-forward sets that exploit smaller defensive units. Last year, the perimeter-oriented McCaffery was often forced to play the power forward slot. This year, the 6’1 forward has moved to the three-spot on the perimeter, creating matchup problems for smaller players or slower posts who attempt to close out against her quick release. That frees up the lane for Moretzsohn, who at 6’7 is the league’s tallest player by four inches and already has an automatic hook shot from the right...
...Meghan Fardelmann’s game-winner.DESPERATELY SEEKING BEANPOTBoston College is the only team in the tournament that has never won the Beanpot.All four previous championship game appearances for Boston College—in 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2005—have come against Harvard.Last year’s matchup was won 6-1 by the Crimson, and they have outscored Boston College by the combined tally of 29-3 in those games.“We’re excited,” Schroyer said. “I think it’s great to be able to play...
...also finished off the Lions, 16-11. “We really beat them pretty well,” junior Tim Hagamen said. The saber trio of Hagamen, senior David Jakus, and junior Daniel Sachs went 3-0 in their bouts in beating Yale in the early matchup, while freshman Kal Itaneri-Kinter and sophomore Benjamin Unger each went 6-0 in foil and epee, respectively. As was the case with the women, it was the team’s performance against Columbia that was key to the weekend success. “They’re sort of perennial...
...said of the Terriers’ win streak. “I personally didn’t feel any added pressure [because of it].” “It’s been a while since we’ve won a first-round matchup,” he reasoned, “so there was some pressure there.” SHOT THROUGH THE HEART Though it ended the night on the losing end of a 5-3 score, Harvard outshot Boston University by a handy 41-26 margin. But the Crimson skated...
...loss is cause for concern. While Trinity is unquestionably one of the top teams in the country—before Harvard topped the Bantams twice last season, the Crimson had not beaten its rivals since 2001—the biggest contest for Harvard looked to be a Feb. 22 matchup with defending league and national champion No. 1 Yale. Stacked with talented veterans and a key newcomer at the No. 1 slot in freshman Lily Lorentzen, the Crimson appeared well equipped for a run at the Ivy and Howe Cup titles. According to Harvard coach Satinder Bajwa, Harvard?...