And the Crimson has had to rely on freshmen and sophomores to lead its attack. And stop opponents' shots.

The Crimson did get a stellar performance from freshman goaltender Kelly Dermody Wednesday, as she turned back 12 Big Green shots.

"I think it was one of her best games," Kleinfelder said. "And I think she felt particularly bad afterward. Being a freshman, she's gotten to admire Genie, and she realized how much the game meant to her."

But the Harvard offense--which has scored nine goals or less only two times this year--couldn't outwit the Dartmouth defense.

"We don't have that much experience on the attack," Kleinfelder said. "I think it showed."

And then there was the crowd.

"Everytime they scored, the roar was deafening," Wardenburg said.

And now, the Crimson is no longer the champion.

"I think what the team has to remember is that it's been a great season," Kleinfelder said. "One loss isn't going to change that."

THE NOTEBOOK Harvard, the top-seed in the four-team ECAC Tournament hosts James Madison at 4 p.m. on Soldiers Field in the opening round today...Wardenburg scored two goals at Hanover; Leelee Groome, Kate Felsen, Bambi Taylor and Lisi Bailliere added one each.

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