"It was a pretty physical game, but I think that's what happens when the field is muddy like this," Harvard Coach Tim Wheaton said. "People tend to keep the ball a little longer which leads to physical contact and collisions."

Princeton emerged strong early in the first half, pressing the Harvard midfield and backfield with numerous attempts on goal.

Co-captain Jessica Larson and senior defenseman Gina Foster came up big in the backfield, holding the Tigers at bay.

Larson was instrumental in breaking up a number of key plays that could have cost the Crimson the win, including a number of Princeton drives early in the game.

"I think that our defense played really well today," Wheaton said. "Jess Larson in the back is a machine, and she's very difficult to beat."

And Berman was a force to reckon with in the midfield, using her dexterity and physical prowess to drive the ball up the field, while leveling those who crossed her path.

Princeton's offense looked superior to the Crimson's early in the second half of the game.

Facing the wind in the second half, Harvard had some difficulty making passes, hurting its offensive play. It was nearly impossible to launch the ball in the air due to the strength of the wind, severely limiting the Crimson's options.