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...where all our offense starts.” While Harvard got back into the game and faced just a four-point deficit at the break, the halftime stats still weren’t pretty: Hallion shined with a game-high 10 points, but neither Tay nor junior Niki Finelli had managed to find the bottom of the bucket. “Some of my top scorers were off, so it came down to senior pride, rebounding and defense,” said Harvard coach Kathy Delaney-Smith. “With a few exceptions, our defense was exactly what...
...final few seconds. With lead changes in what felt like every second-half possession, junior Katie Rollins put the Crimson up by one with a minute and a half remaining, courtesy of a nice inside move.On the ensuing possession, some tight defense led to a Columbia miss, and junior Niki Finelli grabbed the rebound. After winding down the clock, co-captain Lindsay Hallion went to the line. The first free throw touched every part of the rim before dropping, and after another make, Harvard took a 68-65 lead with just over a minute to play. The Lions would respond...
...forward Adrian Budischak were the three bright spots for Harvard in Saturday’s slugfest against Cornell, a 51-48 win for the Crimson in which both teams shot 32 percent from the floor and combined for just 37 field goals. Consistent performers like juniors Emily Tay, Niki Finelli, and Katie Rollins combined for an uncharacteristic 6-of-26 performance from the floor and just 16 points.But Hallion and Knox, in their last game at Lavietes, made it a memorable one. Each stepped up to the line and calmly buried a pair of free throws with under a minute...
...level of maturity and poise and I think she’s finally found her comfort zone and timing.” Junior Emily Tay also scored in double digits, finishing the game with 13 points and four assists. Hallion added nine points and junior Niki Finelli grabbed seven boards. Harvard was very efficient, shooting over 40 percent for the game. And the offensive effort was certainly matched by the hard work put in on the defensive end. After last weekend’s hiccup, the players were looking to turn this weekend into a statement. “[Tonight...
...game-high 14 points on the night. “She is an impact player for us—when she comes on the floor, I feel like we have another spark and she’ll lift us to a higher place,” said junior guard Niki Finelli, who hosted Markley on the freshman’s first recruiting trip to Cambridge. “She will continue to impact this team and the league for years to come.” Markley’s return to basketball hasn’t been all smiles...