Word: second-half
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...unfortunate reality for the Crimson was that it fell just short of translating a convincing 20-2 second-half shot advantage into a comeback from a two-goal halftime deficit, as Michigan State ended Harvard’s NCAA run with a 4-3 victory...
...Crimson executed its game plan without fail in the second half by maintaining possession and quickly forcing turnovers deep in the Spartans’ defensive end after losing the ball. Michigan State sustained little second-half offense other than two penalty corners...
Harvard pressured Columbia for much of the second stanza, but was unable to tally the game-tying goal. One of the Crimson’s best second-half scoring opportunities came when junior forward Ladd Fritz was tripped up on a breakaway inside the penalty box area, yet no calls were made. This last non-call came minutes after Cornish’s shot went astray off a defender but no corner kick was awarded...
...despite the surprise switch, many players note that last weekend’s coaching move may not have an effect on this weekend’s game against Columbia. Shields said Wheaton will likely wait until halftime of that game before deciding on the second-half goalie...
...first time all season, the Crimson defense appeared to gel in the second half of last week’s game. After a first half which saw the Big Red put up 17 points, the defense clamped down. Harvard allowed only one significant second-half drive, and essentially shut down the Big Red’s passing attack...