"With their experience I don't consider them freshmen and sophomores," UNH Coach Karen Kay said. "They are at a level above and you can't make any mistakes against that line".
Ruggiero finished the weekend with two goals and four assists, while Botterill added a goal and six assists.
Crystal Clear
The netminder appeared fully recovered from the broken collarbone that sidelined her for most of the season, stopping 25-of-29 UNH shots yesterday.
Harvard really struggled early with its defensive coverage, and the forwards did not recover efficiently. UNH took full advantage, turning up the heat at the end of the first period with several odd-man rushes.
With 3:14 remaining, Wildcat sophomore forward Michelle Thorton blew past a Harvard defender for a breakaway. Springer hung tough and swept the shot into the corner.
"Springer came up huge for us tonight," Stone said. "She really kept us in the game at times."
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