THE BASICS:

Score: Harvard 3, Holy Cross 0

Records: Holy Cross (5-5-2); Harvard (8-3-0)

Location: Cambridge, Mass. (Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium)

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Time: 7:00 p.m.

The Lead: Oliver White, Tim Schmoll and Philip Fleischman each scored a goal for the Crimson as the Holy Cross men's soccer team fell to Harvard, 3-0, on Wednesday night at the Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium. The Crimson have now won eight straight games this season.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The first half went scoreless as junior captain Kevin Wright (McKinney, Texas) made three saves for the Crusaders.  
• The Crimson took a 1-0 lead in the 47th minute when White scored off a pass from Matt Sheeleigh.
• Harvard increased its lead to 2-0 in the 56th minute when Schmoll sent a header to the back of the net off a crossing pass by Andrew Chang.
• Sophomore Peter Ayers (Lewisburg, Pa.) took the first shot on goal for the Crusaders but had his attempt saved by the defense in the 70th minute. Then, junior Eddie Gibbons (Bellport, N.Y.) had a shot saved by Harvard goalie Evan Mendez.
• Fleischman netted the last goal of the game for the 3-0 Crimson win when he scored on a one-timer from 18 yards out in the 72nd minute.

KOOLMAN ON THE GAME: "We started off well tonight, and we battled and competed but Harvard is a very deep team that is very athletic and they played really well," said Holy Cross head coach Marco Koolman. "This game was good for us as we now prepare for five straight Patriot League games. I saw some positive things tonight versus a very good Harvard team that we can build upon. We are ready for our remaining Patriot League games and I have a positive outlook moving forward."     

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:                                                                              

• Wright made four saves for Holy Cross, as Mendez posted one save for the Crimson.
• The Crimson outshot the Crusaders, 14-7, while Harvard led in shots on goal, 7-2.

UP NEXT:

• The Crusaders return to action on Saturday, Oct. 18 when they host Patriot League opponent Colgate at 7:00 p.m. at the Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium.

KEEP CONNECTED:

• There are numerous ways to stay connected with the Holy Cross men's soccer team. Follow the Crusaders on Twitter @Crusader_Soccer, on Facebook and on Instagram. You can also keep updated with the team through its season blog by going here. You can also get the latest news and results on the team sent directly to your e-mail. To sign up for e-mail alerts go here:http://www.goholycross.com/list-signup.