The focus and will to win was especially important in the fourth frame, as Dartmouth controlled the ball for most of the quarter and pulled within a goal when tri-captain Greg Edell scored off an assist from attackman Alex Grishman.

The Big Green, who had only put five shots on goal in the previous period, tested Crimson senior goalie Keith Cynar with 10 shots in the final stanza.

Cynar, playing in his final collegiate game, rose to the occasion and turned away all but one of the shots preserving the win for Harvard after an insurance goal by Primm made it 6-4.

"Keith has single-handedly won many games for us this year and, in my opinion, should definitely be an All-American," Primm said. "It will be tough losing him next year, but I hope we can build from our progress this season and do even better next year."

Cynar, who finished the game with 13 saves, ranks fifth nationally in save percentage (.631) and has been one of Harvard's most solid players in the past few years.

Harvard finishes the year at 7-6, four wins better than last year's 3-10 campaign. With the continued strength of freshmen Primm and Wich, as well a strong rising senior class, the Crimson should look forward to continued success and perhaps a shot at the Ivy title for the 2001 season.