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...microcosm of the Crimson victory. For 45 seconds the Lions passed the ball around the perimeter of the Harvard zone, looking for an opening that never materialized. Columbia needed an extra step, the ref whistled traveling and Harvard had the ball. Seven seconds later Crimson guard Bob Ferry sank two free throws; Harvard was ahead for good...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: Cagers Outdefense Columbia, 66-62; Ferry Cops Season-High 21 Points | 2/19/1983 | See Source »

After Columbia scored five points in six seconds to pull within two, 64-62, Crimson Co-Captain Calvin Dixon stepped up to the line. With just four seconds showing on the clock, the senior point guard calmly sank two free throws to ice the game...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: Cagers Outdefense Columbia, 66-62; Ferry Cops Season-High 21 Points | 2/19/1983 | See Source »

Neither team performed well enough to dominate, allowing the lead to switch several times throughout the game. Shooting percentages sank to about 30 percent for both teams and the ball changed possession with the frequency of a cheap hand radio. Although neither team really won. Army lost the first half, while Harvard lost the second half by more...

Author: By Jon Askin, | Title: Women's Basketball | 2/19/1983 | See Source »

Crimson guard Calvin Dixon sank a patented hanging twister to send the regionally televised contest into extra minutes, then swished two last-second free throws to clinch the Harvard victory...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: The Jadwin Jinx | 2/11/1983 | See Source »

...senior point guard's duty didn't end until the final buzzer sounded, as fate called for him to attempt two pairs of last-minute free throws. The Philadelphia native calmly sank all four to preserve the cagers' come-from-behind triumph...

Author: By Mike Knobler, | Title: Cagers Bounce Back from 19 Down, Quickly Overtake Bruins, 76-72 | 2/7/1983 | See Source »

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