Corcoran's efforts kept the Crimson ahead by three, 14-11, but it was to be the last time the Crimson would lead.

Springfield Takes Lead

At 167, Springfield's intercollegiate champion Nick Porillo had little trouble with sophomore Scott Meadow. Porillo jumped to a commanding lead in the first period, and finally pinned Meadow in the next period.

Meadow was a replacement for senior Bruce Johnson, who is sidelined with a muscle pull. Porillo's pin was good for six points and Springfield jumped to a 17-14 lead.

Springfield's Jay Mulligan delivered a pin to 177-pound Jim Strathmeyer early in the third period to give Springfield an insurmountable 23-14 bulge.

Senior Bart Van Dissel gave the Crimson some hope by eking out a 3-2 decision over 190-pound Bill Fiore of Springfield to pull the Crimson to within six points, 23-17.

But Springfield's heavyweight Tim Smith decisioned his Harvard counterpart, Kip Smith, to ice the victory.

"We had some green spots," Coach Lee said after the match, "but we showed improvement." Relaxing now after a tense match, Lee added, "I don't know why I get so uptight at these matches."