On Saturday, the Harvard Rugby Football Club defeated Northeastern 31-29 in a dramatic come-from-behind victory to win the Beanpot tournament.
Harvard crushed Boston University in the first round.
Sophomore wing Pete Danner had two tries on the day, including the go-ahead score in the waning moments of the championship game.
The Crimson fell behind early, allowing three tries in the first five minutes to trail 17-0. After a disappointing first half, Harvard came out in the second stanza with renewed intensity.
Junior lock and team president Ben Davis scored his first try of the season at the right time, as the Crimson surged ahead of the defending champion Terriers.
"It was demoralizing to trail so soon," said Davis. "But we came back strong in the second half, and played great defense."
The Crimson had an easy time in the first round, dismantling BU in convincing fashion. Danner scored in that game as well, as the Crimson dominated possession of the ball.
Six Harvard players were named to the 15-man All-Tournament team.
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