"We got the win and that's important," said senior co-captain Maura Healey. "It's nice to get back on the right track. We played well."

Playing against weaker opponents like Central Connecticut has been a challenge for the Crimson thus far. The Crimson already has conceded two losses that probably should have been victories.

"We shouldn't have lost to Hartford or Fordham," said Delaney Smith. In those two games Harvard was out-rebounded by shorter teams.

"They were mental letdowns," said Delaney Smith. "We should be 4-2."

At 2-4, the team that was picked first in the Ivy League coaches' preseason poll, is not where it wants to be.

Saturday night's home game against the University of Massachusetts will be an excellent chance for a third win. Last year UMass was a horrific 0-27.

The Crimson will also benefit from the return of senior co-captain Heather Harris, who should add valuable rebounds in the forward position.

Harris has seen minimal playing time because of a knee injury sustained on the first day of practice. Sophomore forwards Katie Phillips and Kimberly Seidel remain side-lined due to injuries.

"We know what we have to do and we know how to work together," said Flandermeyer. "The next few games should show us how much we have improved."

Maher led the team with 10 rebounds from her shooting guard position.