The last twenty minutes of regulation were characterized by a wide-open style of play. Both the Crimson and Hawks had breakaway opportunities, but neither of them were able to convert.
In the two overtime sessions, neither team was able to muster a consistent offensive attack. The best opportunity for Hartford came in the second overtime when a Doreleijers header off a free kick skimmed the top post.
The Crimson staved off other offensive strikes and preserved a hard-earned 1-1 tie.
"We wanted to come out and prove to ourselves what we knew in our hearts," Coach Wheaton said. "And I think we did. We feel like we're a top 15 team. I'm very proud that we can come out and play a No. 13 team in the country and feel like we missed an opportunity to win."
Harvard hopes to use its momentum as it hosts the Harvard Invitational this weekend. Harvard will play Penn (3-1-1, 2-0 Ivy) at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and BYU at 3 p.m. Monday.