The lopsided loss to a Colgate team that was in a tailspin of its own does not bode well for the Crimson, especially with Clemente out for the season. Many questions, like where the missing points will come from, now arise.

"So many of Dan's scoring comes from three-pointers, which hides many of our offensive deficiencies," Sullivan said. "We were a work in progress going into the season, and now that is even more the case."

Nonetheless, the team said it remains optimistic about the remainder of the season. Believing that much of its performance Saturday was due to the sudden news about Clemente, the team said it is confident that it will continue to learn and improve.

Freshman forward Sam Winter will step into Clemente's starting position, and 6'8 classmate Onnie Mayshak will also see an increased role.

Winter had a tough time filling in against Colgate, scoring only two points, but with his 6'6 frame and nice shooting touch, he can provide some of the scoring that Harvard will need. Mayshak grabbed seven rebounds against the Red Raiders to go along with seven points and could provide a solid presence inside.

The backcourt of Prasse-Freeman and sophomore guard Drew Gellert--who had a career-high seven assists--is young, and Coleman is a junior, meaning that the Crimson will look to build a solid team for the future.

"We have a great bunch of young, talented players, and it is an honor to play with them," Long said. "From a morale standpoint, we are in good shape, and we will all grow from this loss. We will be fine."

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