Despite the four-game losing streak, Harvard is still in good position to make the field of 48. The losses were, after all, against the No. 7 team in the country and the top three teams in the Northeast region.
The Crimson is solidly anchored at the fourth spot in the Northeast Region rankings. With a 2-1 overtime win against fifth-ranked Boston College and a 3-0 blowout against sixth-ranked Boston University earlier in the season, Harvard's status for an at-large bid should not be threatened.
Yet, the team remains cautious.
"Unfortunately our bid is up in the air," said McCarthy. "Hopefully we can get into the tournament, where we're confident we can play well and get the luck to go our way."
It sure hasn't gone their way this week.