But it ended tragically.
After a solid first half, Harvard held a slim 4-3 lead at the midpoint of the match.
A one-goal cushion heading into halftime proved to be one too few as Yale responded with four goals of its own to capture a 7-6 victory.
Junior Kate Flatley pocketed the game-winning goal for the Bulldogs off an assist from senior Heather Bentley.
Junior co-captain Alli Harper and junior Lauren Corkery paced the Crimson attack with two goals apiece. Corkery also added an assist.
The tandem of Harper and Corkery remained hot over spring break and continue to lead the Crimson in scoring
Corkery topped all Crimson scorers in the two-game swing with three goals and two assists, and paces Harvard scorers with 10 goals on the season.
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