The contest was decided early in the second half. After Brown guard Earl Hunt's low-post basket tied the score at 45, Harvard went on a 25-6 run over eight minutes to break the game wide open.

"When we get on rolls like that, everyone can feel it," said sophomore forward Sam Winter. "It's mostly just defense and rebounding, which builds up our confidence."

As usual, Clemente led the Harvard charge. The senior forward scored all 15 of his second-half points during Harvard's decisive run, including three long-range three-pointers. His last three-pointer--coming from the top of the key after Winter's shot was blocked right to him--gave the Crimson a commanding 70-51 lead.

"To see him come out and really get off was really positive," said Harvard Coach Frank Sullivan.

While Harvard was sinking shots from all over the court, Brown simply could not make a field goal. A combination of terrific Harvard defense and some back luck on shots accounted for the Bears' offensive woes.

Most of the Crimson's second-half success can be attributed to its ability to slow down the pace of the game. After a hectic first half that played right into Brown's style of play, Harvard made the game a half-court contest, and Brown found it extremely difficult to get open looks.

"Our guys in the second half did a superior job of contesting shots," Sullivan said. "We really tried to slow the rebounder and challenge the outlet pass."

Brown's collapse might also be due to fatigue. After an emotional road win over Dartmouth the previous night, Sullivan said the Bears might have worn themselves out running up and down the floor.