HARVARD 11, WHITTIER 10
The Crimson offense came out strong, putting up a three goal advantage early in the first quarter, while the defense kept the Whittier offense at bay.
The defense struggled more so when it was a man down, as ejections allowed the Poets to forge a comeback. However, Harvard were able to maintain a four goal lead for most of the game when it was at full strength.
“It got a little chippy towards to end,” co-captain Max Murphy said. “They are a really talented team, really good west coast team and they were not happy losing in their own pool so they put up a fight in the fourth quarter.”
The team returns to division play next weekend as they face Brown and Connecticut College. The Crimson lost to the Bears last time the two teams met, with a final score of 13-8.
—Staff writer Theresa C. Hebert can be reached at thebert@college.harvard.edu.