We'll have to wait and see when the Crimson takes the court against the Quakers, but at least for now, Harvard is on top of its game.
Monti, a sophomore point guard, was unstoppable Friday, having a tremendous first half and an easier time breaking the press than she has had in past games. She finished with six assists.
One reason Monti was so successful was because she actually got a few minutes of rest. Junior Lisa Kowal, just back from injuries that have kept her out almost the whole season, spelled Monti for five minutes and gave the Crimson an able secondary ball-handler, something it has not had this season, while Monti took a breather.
Sturdy was on fire from the floor. She hit 3-of-4 three-pointers, boosting her three-point percentage to 52.9, most likely keeping her in the top ten in the country. When her hand is that hot, she should not be afraid to put up the three-point shot.
One sore spot for the Crimson was on the boards.
Taller than most every team in college basketball, Harvard should be able to dominate the glass day in and day out.
Friday, the Crimson out-rebounded the Big Green 43-41, although the much smaller Dartmouth team still managed 19 offensive rebounds. The Crimson managed just 13.
If the Crimson can put that part of its game together, it will be a nearly complete team.
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