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...University of Virgina. But the No. 9 Cavaliers’ (9-5, 2-3 ACC) first trip to Harvard Stadium yesterday didn’t quite go the way the Crimson (4-7, 1-2 Ivy) wanted. UVA pulled ahead early in the first half, 8-3, and despite second-half efforts by Harvard to close the gap, the Crimson came up short in a 13-9 defeat. “UVA was the second-straight top-10 team to come here and battle with us on our turf,” sophomore Samantha McMahon said. “From...
...Crimson’s initial efforts were negated by the team’s lackluster second-half showing, which was notable only in that it marked the final appearances of three of Harvard’s seniors: Tay, Rollins, and Emma Moretzsohn...
...early in the game, guard McNally was called upon early and often, and he stepped up to the challenge. McNally’s shooting was especially crucial in the opening frame—his ten first-half points leading both squads—and he was rewarded with the second-half start. McNally’s 33 minutes of action was the most he has seen all season...
...Additionally important were second-half free throws, as Yale reached the foul line 15 times but only converted nine of those attempts. The Crimson only shot 62.5 percent for the game but was 5-of-7 at the stripe in the second frame...
...Overall, Harvard played strong for a full forty minutes, experiencing no second-half letdown—another improvement on the previous contest with Yale. Harvard shot 30 percent from the field in the second half in February, but this time the Crimson went a blazing 58 percent to close out the game...