"We weren't playing pretty, but good teams find a way to win," Locker said. "I'm very, very proud of what they have done.... I will take the win."
But Locker also felt that the team did not play up to its potential.
"I think we snuck away with one today," Locker said. "I thought they were the better team on the day...Good teams find a way to win."
Edging B.U., the fourth-ranked team in the Northeast, makes Harvard's quest for a national ranking more realistic.
"This game has tremendous implications on both the national and local scene.... This is a real growth moment for the team," Locker said.
Harvard battles host Cornell to solidify its probable national ranking in its second Ivy League matchup on Sunday. Scoring B.U.--Bone (Pachon, Giatrakos), 56:06. Har--McCluskey (Kohler), 68:09. Har--Viders (Williams), 88:12. Saves: H--Albers 4: B.U.--Murphy 1.