McGill was one of the best college teams in Canada and while they finished their residency with an unblemished record, the Eagles gave them the toughest fight of their trip.

[3] The Eagles tried to work on their issues leading into the first intercollegiate match with MIT, but weren't quite up to par when the game started.

BC found itself down 0–2 after a sluggish first but the Eagles quickly picked up the slack in the middle frame and scored three unanswered goals to escape with a win.

Hughes, Curry and Donnellan, who had all been injured prior to the game, showed no signs of impairment and ran roughshod over the Yale defense.

After the stunning win, the Eagles were regarded as a potential championship club, however, they had little chance left to make an impact.

While they got ready to face the Boston Athletic Association, the Eagles set about trying to get additional games added to their slate but, at this late of a date, that was all but impossible.

To ensure the unofficial status of the game, three of Harvard's regulars (Owen, Higgins and Walker) did not participate and were replaced by players who were members of the freshman team.

Though victorious, the win was a hollow one for the Eagles as it didn't stop Harvard from not only claiming the championship but being viewed as the better team.