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...team’s first win.“I would not say I’m satisfied, because we could have played better,” he said. “But it was great to get that first win in our first game [at the tournament].”The Crimson struggled in particular on the defensive side, yielding 52 goals over the weekend as it faced a number of talented opponents.“We have to work on our transition defense,” Voith explained. “We need to focus on getting pressure...
...Lynn Fryhofer said.Fryhofer posted impressive individual numbers in the Lone Star State, including a .458 attack against South Carolina—a personal record. The sophomore notched 28 kills over the weekend as well as five of the Crimson’s 14 blocks. At the conclusion of the tournament, Fryhofer was named to the all-tournament team. “Sandra Lynn is a really fast middle blocker,” senior Lily Durwood said. “She can find a kill even when it looks like there’s none to be found...
...tallying three goals apiece last weekend, while senior Nikhil Balaraman has been steady in goal.Balaraman and sophomore Alex Popp have proven to be a bright spot for Harvard between the pipes, averaging over seven saves per contest. But the pair will have to be on its game throughout the tournament, as the Crimson expects to see a barrage of different offensive attacks—particularly from a Princeton team that has yet to compete in 2009.“We’ll see a lot of different things this weekend, because the teams we play have different styles...
...first 30 minutes of its season-opening match against Stony Brook on Friday afternoon, the Harvard men’s soccer team looked nothing like the team that is expected to make its fourth-straight NCAA tournament appearance and once again challenge for the Ivy League title. The Crimson could not get anything going offensively, constantly giving away possession to the Seawolves (0-2). And in the 28th minute, Stony Brook freshman Berien Gobeil ran right through the Harvard midfield and rifled a shot from over 30 yards out into the top left corner. Questions about the team?...
...Harvard women’s volleyball team showed promise in its first tournament of the season last weekend. Hosting the Harvard Invitational at the Malkin Athletic Center, the Crimson won its first two matches—defeating Colgate, 3-2, and Stony Brook, 3-1—and dropped its final game to Toledo, 3-1. “We got better all weekend,” Harvard coach Jen Weiss said. “We improved in so many ways in our offensive and defensive system.” TOLEDO 3, HARVARD 1 In its final match...