In the third period, the Crimson seemed to pick up its game. Harvard generated more chances than it had during the first two periods, but could not finish off its opportunities. B.C. did not suffer from the same problem and added one more to its lead before the end of the game.

Seven minutes into the third period, Gionta flew down the right side and fired a shot just past the blueline. Jonas moved out to make the save but could not handle the rebound. The puck bounced to the left side where Eagles right wing Tony Voce was waiting. Voce recovered the puck and fired it into the wide open net, giving B.C. its final goal and the 4-0 lead.

Although trailing by four goals, the Crimson did not surrender the game, and continued to consistently attack the B.C. net. Finally, at the halfway mark of the period, Harvard managed to get on the scoreboard.

Freshman right wing Kenny Turano attacked the net from the right side and stuffed the puck between Clemmenson's right pad and the post, breaking the shutout and giving the Crimson its first and only goal at 4-1. B.C. continued its solid its defense the rest of the way, and Harvard could not generate any more offense.

"I feel very good about the win," Eagles Coach Jerry York said. "Mark Mazzoleni's team is a difficult team to defend and I feel real good about our effort."

The Crimson's next Beanpot opponent is Northeastern in the Consolation Final next Monday. Harvard's next conference game is Friday at Dartmouth.