Word: momentum
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...bearings.The Crimson’s play was far from perfect. Harvard failed to convert on three power-play opportunities, but this trend would soon change. After a comparatively slow start, the Crimson caught fire during the second period. The Bobcats left the locker room determined to swing the momentum back in their favor, but Harvard maintained its composure.“I think that we recognize that [the Bobcats are] a very dangerous team that’s very good offensively,” Donato said. “We didn’t want to get in a position...
...overall finish in the B division after a slow Saturday.“They got all the mistakes out of their system on Saturday and on Sunday did an amazing job,” Watson said.The women’s team will look to build on the confidence and momentum generated from the regatta in the coming weeks. “It’s one of the most competitive regattas. There were only 13 teams there, but every single one of them has a top women’s program,” Watson said. “Being...
...Kuld and Weissbourd led Harvard with 18 and 15 kills respectively as Harvard amassed one more kill than the Trojans. Unfortunately for the hosts, they also logged nine more errors in an inconsistent team effort. Shaky serving in particular devastated the Crimson early, preventing it from building much-needed momentum. In the second game alone, Harvard players made five service errors. This inability to hold the ball made it difficult for the struggling squad to gain its footing, but as the Crimson players relaxed the offense began to flow.“Serving just got a lot better. Everyone...
...pair of Halpern tallies negated the threat and capped off the Harvard victory. Although only drawing even with Quinnipiac’s 24 shots on goal, the Crimson maintained possession of the ball for much of the remaining 10 minutes of the game to deflect any momentum the Bobcats mustered in the first 20 minutes of the frame. With its fourth win behind it, Harvard now anticipates its match against Quinnipiac neighbor Connecticut before beginning Ivy League play against Brown on Saturday. But the wins haven’t come easy and the Crimson knows that it has places where...
...Dalai Lama told reporters Sunday that he continues to favor the "middle path" of autonomy within China rather than demanding full independence for Tibet. But if the momentum inside and outside Tibet continues for even a few more days, say protestors, it can continue for weeks. "We're working to make the occupation costly for China," says Lhadon Thetong, who remains committed to non-violence but is planning more protests in front of embassies around the world and is hoping to get as many protestors into Beijing during the Olympics as possible. "No one had a clue when the Berlin...