With the score 4-2, Harvard started scrambling, trying in vain to catch up. The rest of the game was physical, with the Tigers refusing to give into the Crimson’s pressure.
Becker drove home the final goal on an assist by Miller to seal Princeton’s victory with 3:30 left to play.
While Harvard’s hopes for breaking into national rankings this week were dashed, the team keeps focused on winning the Ivies.
“Obviously the loss is disappointing,” Caples said, “but we’re be back to work on Tuesday to finish the season strong.”
On a positive note, Saturday marked the return of captain Jane Park, who has been sidelined by an injury. She played for the first time this year.
Harvard takes on another Ivy opponent in its next game on Friday at 3 p.m. when Dartmouth travels to Cambridge.