Now, the Crimson must turn to some of its newer members to fill in these gaps. As a result, Harvard had to train harder in the offseason to ensure that players would be ready for their new roles.

“We’ve just got to step our defense up,” Parchman said. “A few of the guys are stepping up into defense spots since a couple of seniors graduated last year. We just need to live up to the expectations and execute on game day.”

“The guys continue to raise the bar every day,” Tillman said. “We just keep working hard every day and continue to work at a higher and faster level.”

A win against the Hoyas would provide the momentum necessary for the Crimson to improve on last season’s 8-5 record. Even with the pressure on its shoulders, the team still remains optimistic in its chances of defeating Georgetown to continue its currently undefeated season.

“The feeling on the team is that we can beat anyone we come up against,” Parchman said. “I don’t mean to be arrogant, but we feel we’re going to work harder than Georgetown and the other teams.”

The outcome of the match is still uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Crimson’s confidence going into the match tomorrow. Pulling off the win against the Hoyas will prove it is a team to be recokoned with this season.