"Princeton started chipping away at our lead because they were consistently converting," Pankau said.
After a Harvard timeout, the Crimson calmed its nerves and rattled out four straight points to take a 13-7 lead.
But, in keeping with the seesaw nature of the second game, Princeton scored the next six points to tie the game at 13.
After many tense rallies and sideouts, Princeton managed to come out on top and won the second game 17-15 and the match, 2-0.
"The loss was very disheartening," Pankau said. "But it was so much fun to play well against a good team with our great guys."
The loss was Pankau's second in a row to Princeton in the Ivy Finals.
Stevenson led the Crimson offense with 17 kills and senior outside hitter Joe Herger led the Crimson defense with ten digs and two blocks.
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