Harvard needed a win against Princeton.
It got one. It was an ugly win, but a win nonetheless.
With eight sidelined starters, Harvard gritted its teeth with determination, eager to maintain its Ivy invincibility.
Down 12-8 with 7:55 to go, Mike Giampaolo's third field goal of the game pulled the team to within one point of its opponents.
But the best was yet to come.
Giampaolo delivered a career-long 43 yard field goal with just minutes to play to give Harvard the game winning points.
Harvard 24
Dartmouth 0
Harvard took control of the game from the very first play, scoring all 24 points in the first half.
The offensive acclaim belonged chiefly to sophomore split end Terence Patterson, who scored all three of the day's touchdowns for the Crimson.
On the other side of the ball, Harvard's defense held the Big Green at bay throughout the contest, allowing its opponent only 171 yards and picking off several passes.
In clearing the Dartmouth hurdle, Harvard set itself in position for a forceful drive towards the team's first Ivy League championship since 1987.
Harvard 27
Brown 10
On November 8 in Providence, the Harvard overcame a 10-point first quarter deficit to triumph 27-10 over Brown.
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