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Crimson Falls to UConn, 67-53

By Meredith H. Keffer

- Junior guard Christian Webster hit two three-pointers but missed an open three in the early second half that would have given Harvard the lead. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Kyle Casey led Harvard with 12 points, but his effort was not enough in Harvard's first loss of the season. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Junior guard Brandyn Curry had four points and shot just one-of-six from the field against UConn in Harvard's first loss of the year. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Keith Wright, the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year, had a tough time against projected NBA top-five pick Andre Drummond, shooting just 3-10 from the field. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Freshman Jonah Travis (left) and sophomore Laurent Rivard (right) attempt to block a shot by UConn standout Jeremy Lamb. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Harvard coach Tommy Amaker talks to junior guard Brandyn Curry after a substitution. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Co-captain Keith Wright jumps up to block a shot from Ryan Boatright. By Meredith H. Keffer

- UConn fans cheer the home team in Storrs, Conn., on Thursday night. By Meredith H. Keffer

- UConn cheerleaders and dance team take to the court during halftime in Storrs, Conn. By Meredith H. Keffer

- Freshman Wesley Saunders dunks with seven minutes to go in the second half, but UConn had built a lead earlier in the frame that Harvard could not overcome. By Meredith H. Keffer

After earning the first national ranking in the program’s 101-year history this week, the No. 24/25 Crimson men’s basketball team faced its toughest challenge of the season, playing defending national champion No. 9/9 UConn on national television in front of a sellout crowd at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies (8-1) proved to be too talented for the Crimson and handed Harvard a 67-53 defeat, the team's first of the year.

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Crimson Falls to UConn, 67-53

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