“The first goal they scored was kind of a miscommunication on the defensive end,” junior forward Zack Wolfenzon said. “It really took the wind out of our sails going into halftime.”

In the second half, the BU offense exploited openings in a Harvard defense that committed 12 fouls in the contest.

Junior defender Richard Smith was yellow-carded in the 27th minute after knocking down a Terriers player while fighting for position after a corner kick.

Crimson senior midfielder Baba Omosegbon received a yellow card in the second half after fouling a BU player in pursuit of a ball at midfield.

The Terriers were also cautioned during the second half, as BU senior midfielder Peter Mehlert was given a yellow card a few minutes after Omosegbon.

Senior goalkeeper Austin Harms made three saves in the loss, but was replaced by Conrad in the second half.

“We have a strong goalkeeping spot in general, so I want both of those guys to be prepared,” Junot said.

Junot opted not to change the Crimson’s in-game strategy despite falling behind by a goal, focusing on fine-tuning the game plan that it will carry into Ivy League play.

“We put the emphasis on how we played the game more than on the result,” Junot said. “We wanted to see if we could further execute what we wanted to do.”

Despite the loss to its crosstown foe, Harvard remains confident about the start of Ivy League play. The Crimson travels to New Haven, Conn., to battle rival Yale this coming Saturday.

“No one likes to lose,” Wolfenzon said. “To look up there and see Guest 2, Harvard 1, I think it really puts a lot of fire in your stomach.”