"Alli and Lauren played very well," Kleinfelder said. "Brown didn't have a chance of stopping us in the early going."
The Crimson continued to attack the net relentlessly and would have built a more commanding lead, but Brown goaltender Niki Caggiano came to life and began turning away most of Harvard's shots.
In a two-minute sequence in the first half, Brown's sophomore netminder rejected four Harvard shots, including a point blank rocket off a free position.
However, the Crimson onslaught proved too devastating, and freshmen Leslie Moroz and Katie O'Brien tacked on two more goals before the half to give the Crimson a 6-3 lead at the break.
"We are definitely a more confident team this year," Harper said. "We have a new outlook on our season because of this renewed confidence."
As the second half began, the setting sun and howling winds brought cooler weather to Ohiri Field. With the falling temperatures, the Crimson also appeared to lose steam.
Harvard's defense, led by captain Jeanne Ficociello, lost its dominant luster as it opened the door for Brown's attackers.
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