The Crimson also jumped out quickly in the second game, taking a 9-4 lead on the surprised Quakers. It was then that Penn found its game, running off an 11-1 run to take the game, 15-10, and even up the match at 1-1.

The sudden outburst by the Quakers sent Harvard back on its heels, and it showed in the third game.

Penn amassed a 7-2 lead and later led 10-6. The Crimson, recovering from the previous game, fought back to 11-11, attempting to win the pivotal third game. The Quakers would not allow it and won the final four points to take the game, 15-11, and grab a 2-1 lead in the match.

Harvard, with the support of the home crowd, needed to win the fourth game to stay alive in the match.

Penn took the early lead at 6-4, but the Crimson went on an 8-0 run to lead 12-6. Denniston catalyzed this run, recording many impressive kills against the stingy Quaker defense. Harvard would force a decisive fifth game, winning the fourth, 15-10.

The comeback would not be complete as the Crimson fell in the final game and was eliminated from the tournament.

For Harvard, junior Erin Denniston led the attack with a match-high 20 kills.

Penn enjoyed great games by Kwak-Hefferan and Szczerba. Kwak-Hefferan recorded 16 kills and 16 digs while Szczerba had her second triple-double of the season with 15kills, 12 digs and 13 blocks.