That forced Harvard to pull its defense up into an attacking role as the Crimson hoped to pound a retying goal with the clock running out.

The fourth goal of the game was not Harvard's however, but instead it was another tally for Providence on a slick counterattack, and the game was pretty much over.

In the end, it was another loss for a team that has talent, but has so far been unable keep things going for full game.

"It's a concentration thing," O'Brien said. "We have the skills, but we can't get a 1-0 lead and settle back."

"Hopefully this will be the last time we'll be ahead in a game like that and lose," Colligan said. "I think that with such a young, enthusiastic, athletic team we'll get better."

Harvard only has one more non-conference game--against Spring-field this Wednesday--before its Ivy League schedule kicks in with Cornell on Saturday.

In other words, spring training is winding down for the Crimson, and it is time to find out if Harvard is as good as it can be.

"Right now we all want it," Benedict said. "We have all the skills-- we just have to put it together."

Time is of the essence, however, and so the Crimson had better get started quickly if it hopes to notch up an Ivy League title.