The Crimson's brilliant play Saturday morning had apparently taken its toll on the team's store of energy as Princeton rolled to an easy victory.
"We came out flat, and Princeton came out cocky and confident, as usual," Pankau said. "We might have been tentative, scared or intimidated because we had lost to them in the past."
Consequently, the Tigers took advantage of the Crimson's jitters and won the match, 15-6, 15-7.
Despite the early and unfulfilling end to the Crimson's season, Harvard can walk away from the season with its head held high.
Both Mager and Pankau were rewarded for their superb play for the weekend by being named to the All-Ivy Team. Princeton's Brian Morrow won MVP honors for the tournament.
Even though Princeton's kryptonite temporarily forced Harvard to its knees, next season seems to be the perfect time for a sequel. --Junior Co-Captain Ed Pankau