After the pair traded points, Ferreira went on another run, taking four in a row for the 8-4 lead. Broadbent once more recovered to tie the score at eight.

Ultimately, the long drawn-out points and Ferreira’s strong backhand proved too much for Broadbent, who fell 10-8 and then lost the third game, 9-3.

Despite the loss, Broadbent is convinced that he can compete with the best squash players in the country.

“I am only a freshman, so I will have many other chances to play against guys like this, and who knows what can happen?” Broadbent said. “I just made too many mistakes.”

Many other Harvard players lamented their unforced errors after the match.

The Crimson will have to improve its execution when it travels to Amherst to take on the No. 11 Lord Jeffs Monday night.

—Staff writer Alan G. Ginsberg contributed to the reporting of this article.