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BYU vs Harvard Recap: Cougars lose to Crimson 85-82 in overtime.

So close.

Well, it wouldn't be a mid-season tournament in Hawaii if BYU didn't lose a heartbreaker as the Harvard Crimson pulled out an 85-82 victory in overtime.

The start of the game was more difficult than a Harvard final exam aAs the Crimson from Cambridge, shot out to a 8-0 lead. The Cougars were able to get on the scoreboard when Nick Emery jumped a passing lane for a steal, zoomed down the floor for a layup. This would be the only fast break points scored by either team.

Harvard on the strength of a hot 7-of-7 shooting extended their lead to 19-3 after Kyle Collinsworth was able to add a free throw for the Y.