But Harvard played a superior, if hectic, ballgame overall and quickly retook the lead for good. The Crimson shot 59 percent from the floor in the second half (54 percent for the game), and committed only 13 turnovers. But Harvard's intensity, if statistically measurable, would have been unusually low.

"That's still something we have to work on," Roby said of his team's drive. "The other team doesn't care if you're tired, so that's something we have to improve on."

Now, about those unauthorized tributes to Brother Jasper....

Crimson, 96-90 at Briggs Athletic Center

MANHATTAN (90): Bret Holmdahl 5-0--10; Chris Schiano 0-0--0; Pete Runge 7-9--23; Ed Lawson 1-4--6; Bill Wheeler 11-7--33; Antoine Owens 3-3--9; Jamil Adams 3-0--6; Ken Bouyer 1-1--3; John Degennaro 0-0--0; Steve Boyle 0-0--0.

Totals: 31-70 24-34 90.

HARVARD (96): Arne Duncan 11-3--25; Kyle Dodson 7-2--16; David Lang 1-0--2; Kevin Collins 5-0--10; Keith Wesbster 3-7--15; Bill Mohler 1-0--2; Neil Phillips 4-4--12; Mike Gielen 5-4--14.

Totals: 37-68 20-27 96.

Fouled out: Lawson, Adams. Total fouls: Harvard 27, Manhattan 23. Assists: Harvard 18 (Duncan, Webster 7), Manhattan 11 (Lawson 4). Turnovers: Harvard 13, Manhattan 15. Rebounds: Harvard 43 (Webster, Phillips 7), Manhattan 42 (Runge, Owens 9). Manhattan  37-53--90 Harvard  41-55--96

A: 600