Catliff, located about 20 yards out on the left side of the pitch, passed across the middle to the waiting feet of midfielder Paul Nicholas, who streaked into the area past some defenders, faked a charging Yale 'keeper Jeff Duback out of the picture, and put the winner into an empty net.

Twenty-one seconds later, the Crimson almost set the season record for quickest two goals when freshman winger Nick Hotchkin hit the right post.

Save the first eight minutes of the second half, when they gave Ginsburg and the Crimson back four some work, the Elis were unable to generate any real offense, and the Crimson was able to shut down any threats the Dogs created.

As time went on, the Crimson began to utilize the best of both the offensive and defensive worlds, counterattacking with frequency but not being adverse to passing back to the safest player on the pitch--Ginsburg--when it was deemed necessary.

With time winding down, the Elis grew increasingly frustrated, and began throwing elbows with the frequency of Panamanian boxers in the waning minutes.

But for Harvard, that only served to support its reputation.

THE NOTEBOOK: The Crimson ended the season with an 11-4 overall mark and 5-2 Ivy record...The squad finished in second place in the Ancient Eight, one-game behind the Lions...The booters will now turn their attention towards the University of Connecticut, their first round NCAA opponent...That game is set for Sunday in Stoors, Conn.