Third-Quarter Surge Not Enough in Loss at No. 12/15 Harvard
The Dartmouth football team rallied by outscoring No. 12/15 Harvard 10-0 in the third quarter, attempting to close the gap in the game. However, Harvard countered in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Game Highlights and Scoring Summary
- Harvard took the lead with a 14-yard pass from Jaden Craig to Seamus Gilmartin, followed by a successful Kieran Corr kick. The drive covered 71 yards in 13 plays, with 5:36 time of possession.
- Brady Blackburn caught a 74-yard pass from Craig, enhanced by another Corr kick, in a 3-play, 75-yard drive lasting 57 seconds.
- Kieran Corr added a 38-yard field goal for Harvard during a 12-play, 75-yard drive consuming 6:27 of the clock.
- Dartmouth responded with a 1-yard run by Grayson Saunier, and Owen Zalc's kick was good after a 12-play, 75-yard drive lasting 5:28.
- Owen Zalc also contributed a 46-yard field goal from a shorter 10-play, 24-yard drive with 4:16 time of possession.
- Harvard’s Logan Reaska caught a 14-yard pass from Craig with Corr’s kick adding extra points during an 11-play, 79-yard drive spanning 5:58.
Game Progress Photos
Visual highlights were captured during the first half, showing Dartmouth's efforts to stay competitive.
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Statistics
- Dartmouth outscored Harvard 10-0 in the third quarter.
- Harvard maintained leads in total yards and time of possession throughout key drives.
Author’s summary: Dartmouth's strong third-quarter performance narrowed the gap but couldn't overcome Harvard's consistent scoring and control, resulting in a challenging defeat for the Big Green.