Zitarelli was equally effective yesterday, holding Harvard to one earned run and only five hits.

Despite Zitarelli's dominance, the Crimson was able to get a run in the fourth. Cornell had gone ahead 2-0 on a third inning home run by Hricenak, but the Crimson run cut the lead in half. After sophomore first baseman Tiffany Whitton singled and stole second.

Thoke rocketed a ball to shortstop Kate Varde with two outs. Varde fired a low throw to Hricenak, allowing Thoke to head to second and Whitton to score on the error.

Harvard threatened again in the next inning, but again stranded Cooley at second with one out.

Thoke was solid on the mound, but did not dominate Cornell as she had frequently in the past.

In the fourth inning, Cornaell plated its final run off of Thoke. After second baseman Drew Martin singled, a wild pitch and a passed ball moved her to third. Junior catcher Annette Sheppard waited for Thoke to serve up a pitch she liked, and drove it up the middle for an RBI single and a 3-1 lead.

Harvard's defense kept it close, as freshman Rachel Goldberg made two sparkling plays at shortstop to keep the bases clear for two innings.

The Crimson, needing a win to continue its season, made a surge in the sixth, but came up short.

Right fielder Sarah Koppel walked to start the frame. Harvard brought in sophomore tri-captain Grace Bloodwell to run for the slugger, and got an infield hit from freshman second baseman Sara Williamson.

With runners at first and second, Thoke came up with an opportunity to help her own cause. She rocketed a single off of Martin's glove at second, and Bloodwell dove headfirst into home.

Down 3-2, Coach Jenny Allard made an interesting call, instructing sophomore catcher Monica Montijo to lay down a bunt for a hit. Although Montijo was out, the successful sacrifice put Thoke on third and Williamson on second.

The Crimson failed to plate a run, as the inning ended on a ground out.

In the final frame, Harvard went down quietly. A shallow Whitton pop pout ended the Crimson's championship season, and gave Cornell the NCAA berth.

"We were rallying a little and trying to get some runs," said McKendry.

"It was a crushing feeling. We wanted to represent the Ivy League."