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But unless Sullivan can reverse this trend, the Crimson can kiss any Ivy hopes good-bye.

The other area Sullivan pointed to was field-goal defense. So far this season, opponents are shooting 54% from the field and 44% from behind the three-point stripe.

Harvard's problem on the outside is slow defensive rotation.

Against the Eagles, it was sharp-shooter Malcolm Huckaby who enjoyed a field day, connecting on four of five attempts from downtown on his way to scoring 20 points.

B.C. point guard Howard Eisley and reserve Marc Molinsky each shot 3-for-4 from three-point territory.

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While guards around the region look forward to playing Harvard, opposing forwards have not been seriously challenged inside, either.

But more physical play and the rebound of Ron Mitchell from a sluggish start should help the Crimson re-establish itself in the paint

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