While the Crimson did show signs of life during the second half, each time it gained momentum and narrowed the gap, Iona scored again and crushed Harvard’s hopes for a come-from-behind win.

With the losses, the Crimson drops to a disappointing 1-10 on the season. Offsay attributes Harvard’s difficulties to the fact that the team is currently both exhausted and battling injuries.

“We’re a depleted team right now,” Offsay said.

Sophomore starting goalie Robbie Burmeister did not play at all this weekend due to a stress fracture in his lower left leg, but should return for the Crimson’s next game, an Oct. 10 contest at MIT.

Harvard remains hopeful for the future. According to Offsay, the Crimson has shown opposing teams that it can compete; it just need to rest and build its endurance so it can continue to play forcefully past the first quarter.

“We’re getting better with every team we play,” freshman Michael Garcia said. “We just need more experience.”

The Crimson has also been encouraged by the play of its freshmen. In addition to Lazzarine, Garcia had an outstanding weekend, playing his best games of the season.