WORCESTER, MASS.—The game hung in the balance for over three hours. Starting in the fourth quarter, the Harvard football team traded scores with Holy Cross. Each team scored crucial touchdowns in the closing minutes of play. The trend continued in overtime. On each squad’s first two possessions, the Crusaders and Harvard both managed to push the ball into the end zone. But for Harvard, the third time was the charm. After the defense forced a Holy Cross missed field goal, the Crimson finally had a chance to put the game away. On that possession, sophomore running back Paul Stanton would not be denied. On the Crimson’s third possession of overtime, the sophomore running back took the ball into the end zone from 17 yards out for the game-winning touchdown. It took three overtimes to get there, but Harvard finally ended on top, winning 41-35 in Worcester, Mass. The Crimson demonstrated resilience all day long. While Holy Cross outgained Harvard 461 yards to 342, the Crimson made vital plays down the stretch when it needed them most.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 23:26:29 +0000
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