Instead, he provided the Crimson with the chance to catch its breath and gain the confidence it badly needs to let its talent create some victories.
Crimson, 79-54 at Briggs Cage Brandeis 28-26--54 Harvard 34-45--79
Brandeis (54): Everardo Greenaway 1-1--3; Brian McKay 1-0--2; Michael Swell 2-1--5; Stanley House 5-3--16; Mark Peabody 5-6--20; Michael King 1-0--2; David Brooks 1-2--4; Tony Johnson 0-0--0; Andre James 1-0--2; Chris Michel 0-0--0; Jay Kim 0-0--0.
Totals: 17-4513-17 54.
HARVARD (79): Neil Phillips 6-6--18: Ron Mitchell 4-7--15; Malcolm Hollensteiner 0-0--0; Mike Gielen 9-4--27; Dana Smith 3-4-10; Scott Gilly 1-3--5; Tedd Evers 2-0--4.
Totals: 25-41 24-30 79.
Three-pointers: House 3, Peabody 4; Gielen 5. Rebounds: Brandeis 26 (Swell 8), Harvard 24 (Mitchell 7). Assists: Brandeis 9 (Greenaway 2, Swell 2, Peabody 2), Harvard 18 (Smith 6) Blocked Shots: Brandeis 0, Harvard 2 (Mitchell, Hollensteiner). Total fouls: Brandeis 23, Harvard 15. Fouled out: Swell. Turnovers: Brandeis 17, Harvard 11.
A:200.