A native of San Diego, Calif., the rookie Sylvan has faced a different sort of challenge in getting accustomed to a variety of climates, including a winter in Cambridge spent indoors.

“You always wonder the first time when someone hasn’t taken a break, and then they do take a big break, how will they react when they come out?” Rhoads said. “Obviously she’s reacted very well.”

Right behind Lee and Sylvan was sophomore Christine Cho, who fired a 76—one stroke better than Maha Haddioui, who had the lowest score amongst Fighting Knight golfers with a 77.

Crimson freshman Chloe Atlchek rounded out her team’s scoring with an 86, while Lynn had three players record rounds of 83 and a fourth one stroke behind.

In addition to the team play, each school had individuals participate as well.

Harvard junior Mia Kabasakalis and senior Sarah Harvey finished with scores of 77 and 82, respectively.

The Fighting Knights’ best individual performer was Ai Kongpaisarnnatee, who recorded a 79.

The Crimson will now prepare for a shorter trip, as it will travel to Cape Cod this Saturday to battle Dartmouth and Brown.

The shift back to playing in the conditions of the Northeast—adjusting to more layers of clothing and varying ball flights—will be critical for the rest of the season, but Rhoads expressed confidence in his team’s attitude.

“If we’re doing our job, we tend to be very good at thinking about things correctly, about trying to control what we can control,” Rhoads said. “If we keep that idea in mind, I think the transition will be fine.”

With the Ivy League Championships less than a month away, timing now becomes everything. Rhoads stressed the importance of ensuring his team is playing its best when the stakes are highest.

“Golf likes to cycle,” Rhoads said. “To be at our peak cycle right now would be dangerous for Ivies. If we’re in the middle of our cycle, then that’s a good thing. Everything’s going to be about how hard we work, and how well we work, between now and Ivies.”

—Staff writer Dennis J. Zheng can be reached at dzheng12@college.harvard.edu.