Freshman setter Conor Gaughan had 13 digs and a season-high 67 assists.
In the Saturday morning semifinals, Harvard (6-3, 0-1 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) handed host Vassar a 15-8, 15-5, 15-6 defeat.
In the third game of the match, the Crimson quickly fell behind 4-0. A quick block by Pankau gave Harvard a side out and set the tone for a 7-1 rally, and eventually the match victory.
"We knew what they had and we blocked the hell out of them," Lewis said. "Our blocking was phenomenal this weekend."
Harvard freshman outside hitter Paul Guilianelli led the Crimson with 14 kills, 12 digs and two service aces.
Pankau contributed 10 kills and 16 blocks.
Friday evening, in the first match of the tournament, the Crimson won easily over the United States Merchant Marine Academy in three straight games, 15-0, 15-7, 15-10.
"We came out on fire," Lewis said. "I served 10 straight points. The intensity was really high. We had a very balanced attack."
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