Sophomore John Holland-McCowan scored four goals, while sophomore Ryan Rule contributed three more and two assists. Freshmen Noah Harrison and Ben Zepfel and co-captain Max Eliot each scored two goals apiece.
Freshman Colin Woolway and Field split time in net, accruing six and five saves, respectively.
“[The goalies] have done a great job,” Minnis said. “When they’re splitting playing time they’re combining for double digit saves, which is all you could ask for. They’re making all the saves they’re supposed to make, and then making a few more.”
HARVARD 9, JOHNS HOPKINS 8
In the second match of the weekend, the Crimson fended off a late-game push from Johns Hopkins and scraped by with a one-goal lead to get its second win of the day.
Zepfel scored a hat trick and six other players contributed goals. Although Harvard led by two after the half, its lead was trimmed to one going into the fourth frame. Both teams scored twice and the Crimson was able to hang on for the win.
The defense was crucial in holding off the Blue Jays attack for much of the game. Harrison led the team with three steals and freshman Robbie Fluegge and junior co-captain William Roller added two each. Woolway played the entire match in net and posted eight saves.
HARVARD 15, NAVY B 11
In its weekend opener, Harvard went up against the Midshipmen B-team while the Navy A-team played a tournament in California.
After an even first quarter in which both teams posted four scores, the Crimson went into halftime with an 8-7 advantage.
Harvard separated itself from the Midshipmen in the second half, outscoring Navy, 7-4, to clinch the game.
Freshmen Blake Lee and Zepfel were pivotal on offense for the Crimson, scoring a combined nine of Harvard’s 15 goals. Lee led the way with five goals.