Awaiting the winner of today's contest is No. 19 Hartford, which was the lowest-ranked team of the sixteen squads that received a first-round bye.
In their match earlier this season, the Crimson battled the Hawks for
87:30 before Hartford managed a late-game goal to earn the 2-1 victory.
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McCarthy views a potential rematch with the Hawks as a prime opportunity
to prove the Crimson's worth to those naysayers who questioned its selection to the tournament.
"That's the best way to silence all your critics: just win and keep on winning," she said.
Admission to this afternoon's game is $5 for students and $7 for general
admission.