HARTWICK 20, HARVARD 6

After winning its first game of the tournament, the Crimson could not keep pace with third-seeded Hartwick (29-12) and fell by a decisive score of 20-6.

The Hawks produced consistently throughout the contest, and Harvard found itself down, 10-3, entering halftime. The second half proceeded in the same manner as the first, and both teams scored the same number of goals as they did in the first half to seal the loss for the Crimson.

Sophomore Kalina Grabb was the only player to tally multiple goals in the defeat, which eliminated the Crimson from the possibility of an NCAA tournament berth. Dukes contributed a team-high four steals and four saves in net.

HARVARD 15, NOTRE DAME (OHIO) 4

The Crimson got off to a fast start in its first game of the tournament, defeating the Falcons (6-16) by an 11-goal margin.

A strong defensive effort from Harvard carried the team to victory. Five different players registered three steals in the game and the four goals allowed represented the team’s second best performance on the year.

Harvard’s defense and offense both shone in the first half, and the team entered the locker room up, 9-1, buoyed by seven goals in the first period. A five-goal fourth quarter put the game away for the Crimson.

Freshman Charlotte Hendrix led the way with a game-high four goals.

“I think we had a great season,” Minnis said. “I definitely feel like it was a great year regardless that we didn’t get the NCAA bid.”

—Staff writer David Steinbach can be reached at dsteinbach@college.harvard.edu.