CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's hockey fell 3-1 to the Brown Bears on Friday afternoon. The Crimson fought until the end in this close, defensive matchup, but ultimately fell short.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Harvard matched up against Brown for the second time this season on Friday afternoon.
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After an early goal by Brown, Emily Davidson saved the next 10 shots she faced in the first period.
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The Crimson successfully killed off a penalty, keeping Brown at bay at the beginning of the second period.
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Brown was able to get their second goal of the game early in the second period.
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Davidson continued to fend off pucks, saving 10 shots in the second period alone.
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The penalty kill unit was able to prove effective once again early in the third, going 2-for-2 on the afternoon.
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Brown was able to sneak another one past Davidson increasing its lead to 3-0.
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After many shots blocked by defenders on the ice, Gwyn Lapp was finally able to wrap around the back of the net and score, decreasing Brown's lead by one.
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A series of Harvard chances were turned away before pulling Davidson for an extra attacker. Brown would hold off the Crimson for the remainder of regulation, to walk away with a 3-1 win.
HARVARD HIGHLIGHTS
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Gwyn Lapp scored her team-high 11th goal of the season and her fourth in three games.
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Kate Kasica added the assist on the Lapp goal.
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Harvard's penalty-kill units went to work tonight, holding off both power play opportunities.
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Mia Biotti led the defensive effort with seven blocked shots.
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Harvard blocked 17 shots as a team.
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Eva Dorr led the team with nine faceoff wins.
UP NEXT
The Crimson will play their final home game in the regular season tomorrow (Feb. 10) against Yale. Puck drop is set for 4:00 pm at the Bright Landry Hockey Center. The game will be streamed on NESN and ESPN+.
