How It Happened:
Rhody gave up a goal early to Margaret Purce of the Crimson in the eighth minute of the game. The goal was unassisted.

In the 53rd minute Purce scored her second goal of the day giving Harvard a 2-0 lead that the Rams were never able to recover from. 

"Harvard was exceptional tonight," head coach Michael Needham said "We did a lot of good things this evening but Harvard was able to answer each of them. We didn't go there to lose, so that part is disappointing, however it was a very positive performance from our team."

Inside the Box Score:

• With the loss, Rhode Island drops to 4-5-0, while Harvard improves to 2-3-1 overall.
• Rhode Island trailed 11-5 in total shots, with only one shot on goal for the Rams.
• The Rams out-cornered the Crimson, 4-3.
• Rhody also committed eight fouls to Harvard's five.

Additional Notes:

• Rhode Island is now 4-3-1 all time against Harvard and 1-1-0 under head coach Michael Needham.
• The loss dropped URI's record to 2-3-0 on the road this season. 
• Chelsea Broghamer made her second start in goal this season. The loss dropped her season record to 1-1-0.
• With her 90 minutes played today, Broghamer more than doubled her minutes played this season.
• Donika Murray led the Rams with three shots, including the Rams only shot on goal.
• Samantha Rice made her first start of the season.

Up Next:
The Rams come back home on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. against Albany.