Chandler--continuing to play with fiery emotion--was the game's most uncontainable force on the court.
"Chandler did a job. We couldn't stop her," Walling Murphy said.
Plagued in previous games by fouls, Duncan stayed out of foul trouble and concentrated on what she does best--scoring and rebounding. Duncan's outside shooting was on target for the entire game. She connected for two three-point shots.
Chandler and Duncan have vastly different styles but share an ability to dominate the game.
"Both players were awesome tonight," Delaney Smith said. "Beth is more physical, more methodical. Sarah is quicker...more of a finesse player."
"Both are leaders on the floor," Delaney Smith added.
THE NOTEBOOK: Heidi Kosh and Bluestone had 13 and 12 points, respectively...The Hawks shot 36 percent from the field...Melinda Nelson returned to action after being sidelined with an injury...The Crimson travels to Burlington, Vt. tomorrow to face the Catamounts of the University of Vermont...The Crimson went to the free throw line 21 times, converting 12 shots...Duncan recorded five blocks for Harvard...Kosh led all players with seven assists...Harvard's Ivy slate begins January 7 at Briggs Cage. The game against Dartmouth is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Last Night's Game Crimson, 80-63 at Briggs Cage Hartford 29-34--63 Harvard 40-40--80
HARTFORD [63]: Annette Flynn 7-0--14; Betsy Andersen 3-0--7; Patrice Ward 2-1--5; Trish Slocum 2-0--4; Pauline Frisind 6-0--13; Kerri Crimmins 4-2--10; Lisa Smith 0-1--1; Anne Sangiovanni 0-0--0; Cheryl Brooks 1-1--3; Dacid DeAngelis 2-0--4; Regina Ronan 1-0--2.
Totals: 28-77 5-10 63
HARVARD [80]: Sarah Duncan 9-0--20; Jen Mazanec 1--0--2; Beth Chandler 10-4--24; Heidi Kosh 5-3--13; Hanya Bluestone 5-2--12; Beth Wambach 3-0--6; Dina Hadrick 0-0--0; Jody Fink 0-1--1; Sandy Springer 0-0--0; Melinda Nelson 0-0--0; Maura Healey 0-2--2; Heather Harris 0-0--0; Liz Resnick 0-0--0.
Totals:33-68 12-21 80.
Three-pointers: Andersen, Frisina; Duncan 2. Rebounds: Hartford 45 (Flynn 7), Harvard 47 (Chandler 10). Assists: Hartford 16 (Slocum 6), Harvard 23 (Kosh 7). Steals: Hartford 4 (Flynn, Ward, Slocum, Frisina), Harvard 14 (Bluestone 4). Blocked Shots: Hartford 0, Harvard 8 (Duncan 5).