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Trinity Edges M., W. Squash in 5-4 Heartbreaker

The two powerhouses may collide again at the prestigious Howe Cup on Feb 16-18 at Yale University. Although Princeton is the two-time defending champion, Harvard and Trinity

should both be in the mix to take home the championship trophy.

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For now, the Harvard women will return to training knowing that only a few points here and there separate them from being the best team in the country.

Men

The Crimson men underwent a similar experience Saturday, falling just short of upsetting top-ranked Trinity, the defending national champion. After the air settled following the thrilling women's match, an overwhelming intensity engulfed the stands as the men's teams squared off. In front of a saturated set of bleachers and three rows worth of onlookers in the balcony, Harvard No. 2 Pete Karlen gave his team the early lead with a victory over All-American and No. 4 ranked Lafike Ragontse on center court.

The match featured several spectacular points, some of which lasted upwards of one minute. With chants of "Let's go Harvard" echoing through the cozy facility, Karlen displayed a balance of power and finesse that was ultimately too devastating for the nimble-footed Ragontse.

"You get pumped up and fired up when the crowd goes crazy like that, but you've still got to focus on your match," Karlen said.

Soon after Karlen finished, teammate Andrew Merrill notched a second victory for the Crimson. Grayson Witcher was also successful, and his win evened up the match score at 3-3 with three matches remaining.

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