CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – San Diego could not overcome an early deficit and fell to Harvard, 36-14, on Saturday at Harvard Stadium.
 
Michael Bandy had a career game for USD (1-2), with 12 catches for 202 yards. Bandy's 12 receptions are the 2nd most by a Torero in a single game, and his 202 receiving yards are the 8th most by a USD receiver in a single game.  
 
Kama Kamaka collected his first career fumble recovery for the Toreros in the first quarter, after the Crimson (1-0) fumbled a punt return on their own 8-yard line. The play would set up a 29-yard field goal by freshman Aedan Johnson to give USD a, 3-0, lead and Johnson's first career field goal for the Toreros.
 
The Crimson had a productive first quarter, with four rushing touchdowns, to lead, 27-6, at the half. Harvard running back Aaron Shampklin finished the day with 178 yards and four touchdowns, including three in the first quarter.
 
The Torero defense stepped up in the second half and held Harvard to nine points and 172 yards of total offense. Kim Mahoney lead USD with 10 tackles, including six solo efforts. Marcus Vaivao added eight tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack.
 
San Diego sophomore Terrence Smith made his first start at running back for the Toreros, tallying 72 yards on 13 carries and one touchdown. Smith's first career touchdown came with 4:04 to go in the third quarter when he rushed from 13 yards out to cut the Torero deficit, 30-12. Quarterback Anthony Lawrence ran in the two-point conversion to make it, 30-14. Lawrence finished the day 23 for 46 with 298 yards and one interception. 
 
San Diego will have a bye next week before they open up Pioneer Football League play against Stetson on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Torero Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.