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With Harvard clinging to a three-point lead late in the first half against Penn, Merchant stole a pass in the Quakers’ end of the floor, drove the lane and threw down a slam over a much taller Penn player despite getting fouled. The play electrified the crowd at Lavietes Pavilion as Harvard marched to victory, snapping Penn’s 25-game Ivy winning streak...
...year removed from the historic game, Merchant remembers the play clear...
Merchant’s slam only counted for two points, but Penn was never the same. It was a typical contribution from Merchant, who consistently provides a big lift for his teammates off the bench...
...Merchant began his career as a starter at shooting guard. Harvey was not with the team then, and Gellert was out with a separated shoulder. Times have changed since that rookie season, but Merchant has no regrets about the way his responsibilities have shifted...
Harvard Coach Frank Sullivan compares Merchant to another Ohio native who thrived in the sixth-man role...