MIT 45, at Harvard 73

CAMBRIDGE (Interstat) — Harvard defeated MIT 73-45 on Monday at Lavietes Pavilion, using a decisive first-half run and balanced scoring to improve to 1-0. The Crimson scored 73 points from 70 possessions, an offensive rating of 104.2, and controlled the glass with 13 offensive rebounds. Harvard also recorded 13 assists, three blocks, 10 turnovers and 14 fouls in the men’s NCAA Division I game. The announced attendance was 729. MIT, a non-divisional opponent, was the visiting team. Harvard opened with a free throw from Robert Hinton, but MIT briefly answered when Parker Spann made a layup. Tey Barbour made a… Read more...