Today, against the Boston College Eagles, Dartmouth was able to improve the team's record to 5-6 overall, and 1-3 in the Ivy League, with astonishing defensive plays and high scoring.
The team's offensive game plan was the same as that in the game against the Brown Bears. It can only be described as an ambush on the defensive lines of Boston College. The Big Green men were able to put up 12 points for the day, putting the Eagle's defensive efforts in the trash.
This high scoring, however, was not the highlight of the game. In front of adoring fans, and on home turf, the Big Green defense played with all its heart, not allowing the BC Eagles to score any goals the entire game. This was the team's first shutout since 1983.
It all started in the first period when the Green defense and offense worked together to take a four nothing lead at the end of the first period. Chris O'Hara '01 was the first to open the scoring in the period, followed by Dwyer '03, Dyer '01, and Ross Johnson '02.
Dwyer and Johnson were able to score again in the second period, creating a 6-0 lead for Dartmouth. The Eagles (1-9), accustomed to losing, were unable to retaliate before intermission, as freshman Starke Mueller snuck by the Eagles goalie, making the lead 7-0.
The third quarter was no better for the Eagles. David Farber '03 took it into his hands to broaden the lead to 9-0 with a pair of goals. By the time the final period rolled around, the Eagles were ready to head home and reflect on the thrashing they had received, but not before Dartmouth would fly by BC goaltender James Karambay three more times to make the final score 12-0.
Karambay, unlike his fellow teammates, can say he played a great game. He was able to make 23 saves in 53 minutes. At the same time, this means the Dartmouth offense was constantly attacking his goal.
Dartmouth hopes to attack in the same manner tomorrow when the team meets Sacred Heart at 3 p.m.
