Harvard also finished in a three-way tie for first place with Yale and Dartmouth in the FITA, which consists of Army, Navy and the eight Ivy League teams.

But although the Crimson fell by the narrowest of margins to the Big Green, it massacred Yale, 7-0, earlier this spring.

Arguing by Committee

Harvard coaches Dave Fish and Russell will present their argument to the committee, which includes Fish and coaches from Dartmouth, Brown, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Navy.

"It's been a long season, but now we're ready to gear up for NCAAs," Rueb said. "It doesn't feel like we've wrapped things up yet."

But even if the committee denies Harvard an invitation to NCAAs, however, the Crimson is pleased with its auspicious finish.

Although Cornell and Army did not prove to be two of the more competitive teams in the East this season, Harvard dictated every moment of both matches.

"We came out strong and focused," said Kim, who secured two straight-set victories at the sixth singles spot.

"It's dangerous playing teams that are just OK," said Rueb, who represents the Crimson at first singles. "We did a good job of focusing and not just falling asleep. The team scores kind of say it all."

Still, nothing will feel complete until the Crimson hears from the committee. And if Harvard does obtain the invitation, you can bet that their season is far from over.

"We're just hopeful of getting an NCAA bid. We feel we deserve it," Fish said. We'll just have to wait with our fingers crossed."

"We're absolutely praying for it," Rueb said.