The Crimson defended aggressively, holding Lafayette (0-7) to a -.037 kill percentage. Harvard also ended with 37 team digs and four total blocks.
Several players registered their first significant playing time of the season against the Leopards. Sophomore outside hitter Amy Dildine racked up nine kills and freshman setter Kim Gould posted 15 assists.
“[The reserves] did a great job,” said Weiss. “In a situation like that you really just try to focus on making yourself better.”
Harvard 3, Colgate 0
Against Colgate (1-5), the underclassmen were the story.
Sophomore Mariah Pospisil led the Crimson with 11 kills and eight blocks, while Schweitzer added nine kills with a .421 kill percentage. Ogbechie led the squad with 12 digs and also chipped in nine kills with a .313 kill percentage.
“It’s a young team, but a strong team,” said Denniston. “The freshmen came in strong and ready to play.”
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