The Crimson faced top competition in day one of action. (Gil Talbot)

WEST POINT, N.Y. - Harvard women's rugby played three matches, Saturday, at the ACRA 7's Championship. The Crimson fought hard against familiar foes in West Point, but went 0-3 on the day.

"Despite the results, the team is performing well," said head coach Sue Parker. "We are showing a lot of mental toughness, ball hunger and aggression in contact."

Harvard took the field Saturday morning for an early match against hosts Army. The Crimson went toe to to with the Black Knights, putting up 12 points in the match. It was not enough as Harvard eventually fell to Army, 24-12.

In the second match of the day, the Crimson took on, Crimson 7's tournament attendees, AIC. Harvard's defense was strong against AIC, limiting the Yellow Jackets to just 17 points. Unfortunately, the offense could not find a rhythm in the match, losing out, 17-7.

The Crimson closed the day out against perennial national champions  Norwich. The Cadets took an early lead over Harvard winning the match, 24-7. 

"I am proud of how hard this Harvard team played today," added Parker. We are focused on improving our tenaciousness in contact and it is paying off."

Harvard plays one more group match, tomorrow, May 3 at 9:20 a.m. It is a must-win match for the Crimson, with a victory sending it to the semifinals and a losing seeing Harvard's season come to an end.