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Having won four of their seven games during the season, the Light Blues were convinced of their ability to defeat the division leader Oxford in the 90th Annual Varsity Match. The Light Blues, playing in front of their supporters, started the match with very high intensity. Unfortunately, the Light Blues got a few penalties giving a chance to Oxford to take a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period. The Light Blues came back strong in the second period with a quick goal from rookie winger Cole Smith. After a few key saves from Carl Mazurek, the Light Blues thought they had tied the game but unluckily the goal was disallowed by the referee who judged it to be a high stick. A few minutes later, Oxford scored their third goal on a 5 on 3 powerplay. Trailing 3-1, the Light Blues got many scoring opportunities in the third period, but Oxford were able to hold on their lead. The final score was 4-2 in favour of Oxford. Having scored the two Cambridge goals, Cole Smith deservedly received the Cawthra Trophy, awarded to the most valuable Cambridge player of the Varsity Match.