Unable to win the game in regulation, the Crimson pressed on in overtime. Again, Harvard endured a substantial setback when Lobach was ejected in the extra period after collecting his second yellow card.
Despite the ejection of one its cornerstone defensive players, Harvard tried unsuccessfully once more to pull out a victory in the second overtime. Ultimately, a tie was the best the Crimson could muster.
Junior goaltender Dan Mejias, who collected six saves against B.U., and Lobach represented the Crimson as selections for the All-Tournament Team.
Stanford 2, Harvard 0
Junior midfielder Nick Lenicheck, a potent weapon who led the team in assists last year, returned to the lineup after missing last week's season opener against West Virginia.
As it would turn out, however, Harvard's defense was the primary reason the game remained competitive.
"We really didn't have to many bright spots on offensive," Steffa said. "But our defense was very strong."
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