Ultimately, Harvard was able to overcome its fatigue and initial disarray and put away EMU by the score of 15-10 in the second game.
"While we had a couple of miscues, we adjusted quickly and finished the second game with some big swings," Wilson said.
In the third game of the match, the Crimson showed flashes of brilliance.
Herger and Stevenson led the way offensively for the Crimson in the third game with eight and seven kills, respectively.
Herger, who was utterly dominant throughout the match, repeatedly punished the Royals with fantastic set plays run by Bookman.
"Joe played extremely well. Having a .650 hitting percentage from the outside is almost unheard of," Pankau said, "Once again he proved why he's one of the best players in the East."
EMU lost the third game 15-8 and the match 3-0.
In the winning effort, Harvard complemented its suffocating offensive with an equally stifling defense. The team ended the night with 37 digs and seven team blocks.
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