There were some bright spots, despite the score and the weather, for the Crimson.
Unlike the conditions, the play was not all that sloppy. Harvard got outstanding play from its defense, containing the Eli offense and getting the ball up to the midfield.
Anchored by Reilly, who made some difficult saves and distributed the ball well, the backfield of Matias, junior Amy Weinstein, and seniors Tara Weinstock and Fair shut down the Yale offense.
"The defense played extremely well," senior Ann Kletz said. "Yale is a strong team."
"I guess we'll just have to feed Scotch more," Fair said of the team's mascot.
Elis, 1-0 at Ohiri Field Yale 1-0--1 HARVARD 0-0--0
Goals:Y, Dawn Bushnaq (Jen Teti) 25:04.
Saves:H, Beth Reilly 8; Y, Tina Pihl 10.
Corner Kicks:Yale 3; Harvard 5.