After Sato’s goal, nearly 80 minutes of physical, scoreless play ensued, with Harvard unable to finish several shots. Overall, the Crimson outshot Columbia 21-8 and controlled the tempo of the game, led by sophomore forward Ayo Adigun, who entered the game in the 31st minute and provided a focal point for Harvard’s offense for the rest of the afternoon.
“This kind of game was made for her, where we needed kind of a target that we could play the ball to and hold it,” Harvard coach Tim Wheaton said.
And the result was made for the Crimson.
“We’ve had so many games like this where we’ve kind of dominated and ended up tying,” Wheaton said.
But Harvard finally got an overtime win, sending its seniors out with a victory in the process.
After the game, junior Alisha Moran said it best.
“Finally,” she said. “I don’t think I can see the season ending any other way.”