And midway through the season, Tselentis suffered a frightening seizure that forced Bleisath into emergency goalkeeping chores for several games.
The Crimson still overcame these obstacles to beat Brown one last time at Easterns to clinch the third and final berth to Easterns. Although Navy got its revenge in the first round-ousting the Crimson from NCAA contention with a 15-5 beating-and Princeton continued its success against Harvard with a 7-6 consolation win, the Crimson can still call the season an overall success.
With the Crimson losing only Garrigues among the regular starters, the departing seniors see only good things ahead. Bayne and Crosby will step into co-captaincy roles next year and lead a team that has already learned the value of preparation.
"Gresham Bayne and Mike Crosby will accept nothing less than hard work, discipline, and wins from next year's team," Bleisath said. "Harvard Water Polo is on its way up."