Youth meets experience.
Stingy defense clashes with prolific offense.
Confidence collides head-on with confidence.
These will only be some of the sub-plots tomorrow when Harvard (4-2-1, 0-1 Ivy) hosts Cornell (4-4, 1-1) at noon in an Ivy League men's soccer contest.
For an exuberant Crimson squad that has put together back-to-back victories over regional foes Northeastern and Boston College, this weekend's clash with league rival Cornell carries a heightened sense of importance.
"It's really important to get back on the right track in the Ivy, and Cornell is definitely a team we can beat," said freshman Spencer George.
Speaking more with unadulterated optimism than brash assuredness, George captures the spirit of this year's Crimson team. Featuring 15 freshmen and six sophomores, Harvard has effectively tapped its core of young players in surging to a No. 8 ranking in the latest New England regional poll.
Cornell has used a different formula to arrive at their No. 4 New York regional ranking. The Big Red roster features eight seniors, including all-time school assist leader Richard Stimpson.
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