"We're going to have to do a much better job on the defensive end," Hill said. "Rebounding and field goal percentage defense are two staples and we're going to need both of those to improve to be successful this year."
Harvard turned its rebounding effort around in the second half, thanks in large part to junior Paul Fischer's work on the defensive glass. Fischer recorded six of his seven defensive boards after intermission, and the Crimson finished the night with 29 total rebounds.
Four Crimson players scored in double digits for the game. Beam poured in 13 points and added two steals.
Clemente turned in another fine performance off the bench with 11 points, four rebounds and three steals. Hill ran the offensive show for Harvard in impressive fashion once again, recording 12 points and six assists. HARVARD: Hill 5-14 2-2 12; Beam 5-7 0-0 13; Scott 8-11 5-8 24; Fisher 2-8 3-4 7; Ewing 1-5 2-2 4; Clemente 5-9 1-4 11; Lewis 0-1 0-0 0; Dean 0-1 0-0 0; Dexter 1-2 0-0 2; Long 0-0 2-2 2; Coleman 1-2 0-0 2. TOTALS 28-60 15-22 77. WOOSTER: Gaubatz 2-5 0-0 4; Watkins 2-7 0-0 4; Hochstetler 0-4 0-0 1-4; Gorman 8-12 5-6 21; Ellenwood 5-7 1-2 11; Schlabach 0-0 0-0 0; Gardner 1-5 0-2 3; Pedon 1-2 0-0 3; Roberts 0-1 0-0 0; Sprang 1-3 2-2 4; Vance 0-0 0-0 0; Kalemba 0-0 0-0 0; Wilson 0-1 2-2 2; Maynard 2-2 0-1 4; Noles 2-3 0-0 5. TOTALS: 28-60 15-22 77.