Indeed, Harvard’s many-pronged attack is one of the primary reasons for its success this season.
“I don’t think anyone feels that they have to have a good game or else the team isn’t going to win,” co-captain midfielder Michael Baly said. “There are other people who will have good games.”
Still, although the Crimson managed to avoid becoming complacent and suffering a letdown against a weaker opponent, the players weren’t entirely pleased with their performance.
“It wasn’t the cleanest game we’ve played,” Baly said. “But it was a good win, anyway.”
Saturday’s game at Jordan Field against Fairfield, though, should be a completely different story.
Harvard won’t match up nearly as well with the traditionally aggressive Stags as it did with the less athletic Friars, but Crocco’s return should give the team a boost. And as long as the Crimson players can keep their cool and aren’t flustered or intimidated, the team should be able to keep its unblemished mark intact.