In order for Harvard to win the Ivy League title outright, the Crimson must win all of its remaining games (Yale, Brown, Dartmouth)--and Dartmouth must defeat Brown on Friday night.
"If we consider the games as Bernoulli random trials, Harvard has a 6.25 percent chance of winning the championship outright," my math muse pointed out. Who's Bernoulli? It doesn't matter.
The Crimson hasn't placed much stock in numbers this season. The only factor that counts is determination.
"This team is fierce about its desire to win," Delaney Smith said. "They'll do whatever it takes and they won let anything interfere."
If Harvard wants at least a share of the Ancient Eight title, it must beat Brown Saturday night. A loss will seal Brown's championship.
One intriguing twist in the Ivy League does remain, however. The scenario goes like this:
Harvard and Dartmouth sweep their contests this weekend.
On Tuesday, they meet. If the Big Green defeats the Crimson, there will be a three-way tie among Harvard, Brown and Dartmouth for the championship. But if Dartmouth loses, the Big Green will own third place.
Confused?
Me too.