Only 14 first-half turnovers--five during a 9-0 Northeastern run--kept the Huskies in the game, as Harvard's efforts translated into a 34-29 lead.

Although the Crimson would soon lose that lead and the game, Harvard players believe that their miserable season is finally beginning to turn around.

"We figured that if we played this way last week, we would've won," Turbidy said. "It was a step in the right direction."

"If we break this losing cycle, I think we'll bust out," Delaney-Smith said. "We're not a bad team."

Harvard has picked the right time to struggle. With the Ivy season yet to begin, Harvard can still put together a successful year if it finds a way to bring together its extensive talent.

"You can't let losses in the preseason affect how you play in the Ivy's," Turbidy said. "We know how good we are."

Harvard will try to get back on track this week as it travels to Little Rock to play the University of Arkansas and Arkansas Little-Rock. The team will not play another home game until February.