"Well, actually, their guards weren't all that impressive," Monti said, " I don't think they really hurt us, despite the numbers."
The numbers for Argentieri were impressive. She finished with 21 points and four assists while giving up only one turnover. On the contrary, while Monti was impressive as team leader and clutch shooter, she had six assists but also six turnovers.
"On team D, we just messed up on simple fundamentals," Monti said. "We'll definitely be working on that for later."
The Crimson may also want to work on shot selection. Although shooting a respectable 26-for-59 (44.1 percent) from the floor, the team often took bad-looking three-pointers and looked rusty in the post.
The home fans also got a glimpse of the bright future for the Crimson. In addition to the leadership of Monti, a sophomore (who played all 40 minutes), freshmen Ides, Kelley and forward Sarah Johnson all got playing time. Ides and Kelley combined for 12 points and eight rebounds, while Johnson helped on the offensive boards and defense.
Harvard beat B.U. last year, and slipping up this time didn't help the team's spirits. This weekend, Harvard hosts the Harvard Invitational and will need all the great play it can get when it faces big-time Big Ten basketball power Ohio State on Friday.