The reigning NEC Rookie of the Year won seven-of-nine singles matches to begin the new year, including conference wins against Stonehill, Merrimack and Sacred Heart. Harder also won a notable non-conference match against Quinnipiac’s Ayato Arakaki. All but one of the sophomore’s wins came at the #2 spot for the Sharks. Paired with Victor Sjöström, the doubles duo recorded a 5-4 mark.