The Crimson could have added to its lead if not for missed opportunities. Junior back Liza Barber headed a cross just over the net in the 12th minute, sophomore midfielder Maile Tavepholjalern fired a shot off the crossbar three minutes later and sophomore Sara Sedgwick had her cross tipped off the crossbar by the goalkeeper in the 33rd minute.

Harvard possessed the ball and kept it in the New Hampshire end for almost all of the match.

As the game progressed, Crimson coach Tim Wheaton took advantage of Harvard’s lead by giving some of his key players a break for significant portions of the match.

“An extra day off to rest is nice,” Colvin said. “The middle of the season is really tough.”

In place of veterans like co-captain Katie Hodel, Sato, Colvin, Moran and Barber, less experienced players like Mildrew, Junkermeier, sophomore forward Ayo Adigun, sophomore back Anne Reed and freshman Brittany Meeks had chances to prove their mettle.

“It’s nice to have a game where everyone gets to play,” Moran said. “Everyone on this team is qualified to play.”

Although co-captain left back Caitlin Fisher missed her second straight game with an ankle injury, the Crimson was bolstered by the return of senior back Lauren Cozzolino, who missed the team’s previous game with tightness in her calves. Cozzolino was only able to play the final 16 minutes of the first half, but intends to increase her minutes over the coming games.

Harvard returns to action on Saturday when it travels to Cornell to begin a string of three Ivy League games in its next four matches.

“We’re playing well and we’re confident,” Moran said. “We just need to stay competitive and go out there and play Harvard soccer the way it’s meant to be played.”