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Field Hockey Prepares for ECACs

Junior goalkeeper Heather Haigh has struggled at times this season and the fast-paced Crimson offense should take advantage of Drexel's defense.

Haigh, who has played every minute of the season, heads into the ECACs with a whopping 2.09 GAA and a save percentage of only .692.

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Haigh's play has been inconsistent all year. Despite six shutouts, Haigh has allowed three or more goals in eight games this season, including a 6-1 rout at the hands of Northeastern, a team Harvard beat 3-2 earlier this year.

Looking to pick apart the Drexel defense will be the forward duo of tri-captain Dominique Kalil and junior Kate Nagle, and tri-captain back Katie Schoolwerth, a penalty corner specialist.

If the Harvard offense can repeat anything close to the performance they had last week when they scored three goals against the Ivy's top-rated defense, Saturday's match up with Drexel shouldn't be anything more than a tune-up for the anticipated showdown with Dartmouth.

The tournament will be played on grass instead of artificial turf, on which Harvard plays the majority of its games.

The Crimson has only faced two teams all season who compete on grass, and Drexel could be looking for an upset on a surface that favors the less-skilled team.

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