Yick and freshman Mindy Jellin split the setting duties, finishing with 14 and 10 set assists, respectively.
Junior middle hitter Katherine Hart, normally known for her offensive prowess, directed the defense with 10 digs, but Harvard was out-killed 47-21 in the match.
New Mexico 3, Harvard 0
A team from one of the oldest states in the union and a team from one of the youngest tangled on a neutral volleyball court Saturday.
But it would be the youngsters from New Mexico (5-11), who would prevail over Harvard, 15-4, 15-11, 15-11.
Sophomore outside hitter Erin Denniston led the Crimson with 10 kills. Lutich added eight kills and 15 digs in the losing cause.
"[SMU and New Mexico are] both strong programs, but we really ought to have been able to hang in there with them," Yick said.
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