Passing the torch

Ivy League women's athletics

The Halloween matchup between the women's soccer teams of Harvard and Dartmouth was akin to the meeting of the unstoppable force and the immovable object. Harvard, ranked No. 22 in the nation, had captured the last three Ivy League titles. Dartmouth, ranked No. 7 nationally, had lost only one game all year. Neither team had lost a league game this season. The Big Green rushed out to an early 2-0 lead, but Harvard netted a goal to keep things close. The game was up for grabs until the final minute, when Dartmouth goalkeeper Kristen Luckenbill '00 stopped a shot from six yards out. With the win, Dartmouth secured an NCAA tournament bid.

--Compiled by David Goldenberg

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