"Columbia Union's left-handed hitters really made us pay tonight," Harvard Coach Tom Wilson said, "They attacked our right side more than any other team we've faced this enitre season."

The Pioneers' stifling right-side attack, coupled with Harvard's general defensive disarray, allowed Columbia Union to push the lead to 11-4 late in the first game. Two successive aces by Columbia Union firmly cemented its momentum and the Pioneers easily closed out the first game, 15-5.

Harvard, to its credit, regrouped after its dismal defensive effort and came out intent on winning the second game and getting back into the match.

With devasting kills by senior outside hitter Joe Herger and huge solo blocks by Gaughan and Bookman, the Crimson leapt out to a 5-1 lead in the second game.

Despite efforts by the Pioneers to steal the momentum, Harvard was able to maintain its offensive intensity behind the calm leadership of Herger, who ended the night with 31 kills and 13 digs.

"Herger was unstoppable tonight," Coach Wilson said.

Behind blocks down the stretch by Bookman and co-captain Ed Pankau, the Crimson pulled out a 15-8 win in the second game.