Harvard held the entire Dartmouth squad to 38 points, the fewest the Big Green has scored since early in 2009. The last time Harvard had as stingy a performance was 20 years ago against none other than Dartmouth, when it held the Big Green to 37 in 1992.
“They are probably the best defensive team in the Ivy League,” Dartmouth senior David Rufful said.
TRAVELING LIKE ROCKSTARS
Harvard’s impressive defensive outing came in front of a sellout crowd at Leede Arena. It was the first sellout for the Big Green since 2000.
Since entering the Top 25 in December, the Crimson has attracted much attention from both players and fans alike.
As long as the Crimson remains in the national spotlight and atop the Ivy League standings, it should expect more packed stands and energized opponents.
“[Harvard has] a target on their back in the Ivy League as well as beyond,” Rufful said. “Every team is shooting for them.”
—Staff writer Jacob D. H. Feldman can be reached at jacobfeldman@college.harvard.edu.