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In the latest NCAA rankings, Harvard was the nation's second most accurate team from the free throw line.

But just barely.

The Crimson trailed top-ranked Weber State by .0004 percentage points in last week's rankings.

After last weekend's 47-for-56 performance from the line, however. Harvard could find itself in first place when this week's rankings are released today.

Ironically, the Crimson was also the nation's second most accurate team from the floor.

But just barely.

The Crimson trailed top-ranked Indiana by an infintessimal .00005 percentage points in last week's rankings.

But after last weekend's 55-for-96 performance from the floor Harvard could find itself in first place here, too, when this week's rankings are released today.

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With the prospect of Harvard moving into first place in both free throw and field goal percentage. It's time to look into the NCAA record book.

The 1970 Ohio-State squad was the last to finish a season on top in both categories. That year, the Buckeyes hit 80.9 percent of their free throws and 54.4 percent of their field goals.

The 1960 Auburn club was the last before Ohio accomplish the double feat. The Tigers hit 77.2 percent from the line and 48.8 percent from the floor.

Harvard is currently hitting 81.7 percent of its free throws and 55 percent of its field goals.

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