In the second game, the Violets jumped out to the early 12-4 lead, this time behind the play of Gundert, who had four kills in the early going.

However, Harvard responded with a run of its own, forcing several NYU errors and receiving imposing blocks from Denham to tie the game at 14-14.

Trying to gain the lead, the Crimson committed several errors that gave the Violets a 26-20 advantage.

Senior outside hitter Brian Stevenson carried Harvard back to within one point with three blocks and two kills. Kallick, however, closed out the 30-27 NYU win with a pinpoint tip and a resounding kill.

The third game was the closest of all, with both teams tied at 22-22 late in the game. Denham and freshman Russell Mosier kept the Crimson in contention, and a tip by Mosier gave Harvard a brief 25-24 lead.

After two more kills by Mosier, Harvard had game point at 29-28, and a chance to stay alive in the match.

Kallick again would not allow the match to be extended. He tipped the ball between two Crimson players to tie the game at 29-29. Kallick then finished off the match by placing another perfect tip between the defense and emphatically powering a kill to the left side to end the third game, 31-29, and the match, 3-0.