Scott is one of only three members of the team who was around for Harvard’s closest recent chance at beating Princeton in 1999, when the Crimson had a 2-1 lead late in the game, but couldn’t hold on.
Harvard’s 2-0 defeat in 2000 was closer than the final score indicated. Princeton scored its first goal off a penalty corner, then Friebe tacked on an insurance goal after the Crimson had pulled up its defense.
Princeton, for all its offensive prowess, has been more vulnerable this season. Just two weeks ago, the Tigers lost 2-0 to No. 16 Boston University and needed overtime to top Connecticut.
Princeton can’t realistically afford another loss to safely make NCAAs. Neither can Harvard. The Ivy automatic berth is the only sure route.
Harvard hasn’t beaten Princeton in several years, but now would be a good time for the Crimson to start.
—Staff writer David R. De Remer can be reached at remer@fas.harvard.edu.