Princeton pulled into first place at Sprints, followed by Harvard and a strong Northeastern crew that won third.
Harvard also defeated Northeastern in its dual race this season, avenging its loss to the Huskies in the Head of the Charles and finishing its season undefeated on home water.
The Harvard freshman stood out with first place finishes for both the first and second boats, giving Harvard the last of its nation-leading 54 Eastern titles.
Though the Crimson has dominated over the Elis in previous races this season, the Harvard-Yale regatta is an exciting match-up between America's oldest intercollegiate rivals on the four-mile course on the Thames River in New London, Conn.
Harvard Lightweights
The Harvard lightweight boat (6-2) enters the National Championship on the Cooper River in Camden, N.J., with a third-place Eastern standing and a strong season behind it.
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