CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Harvard women's basketball (3-3) captured its fourth straight victory over crosstown rival Boston College (3-3) with a gritty overtime performance.
Led by a 23-point and 13-rebound double-double from
Abigail Wright, the Crimson secured a 72-65 victory over the Eagles.
How it Happened
The Crimson opened the contest with a 10-6 advantage in the first quarter but then its offensive production halted and the Eagles went on a run. By scoring nine of the last 11 points of the frame, Boston College led 18-12.
The Eagles struck first in the second quarter to extend its lead out to eight, but the Crimson then began to chip away. While holding Boston College to single-digit scoring in the frame, Harvard shifted the momentum and overtook the lead heading into the break. Entering the locker room, the Crimson held a narrow 27-26 advantage.
Threes from
Karlee White and
Katie Krupa in the first minute of the second half created more cushion. The Crimson led by as many as eight at the 4:25 mark. The Eagles never went away, however, cutting into the lead throughout the final four minutes to trail by just two ahead of the last 10 minutes.
The Crimson held onto its lead for five more minutes before the Eagles took its first lead since the second quarter at the 4:56 mark. Boston College's advantage never amassed one point as Harvard continuously responded. Ultimately, the contest was knotted at 59-all at the end of regulation.
Harvard dominated the extra minutes, holding the Eagles scoreless in the first three minutes. While its defense delivered, gritty play and strong free throw shooting helped the Crimson build a seven-point lead. Harvard led by as many as 10 in the overtime period and eventually secured a 72-65 victory over its crosstown rival.
Harvard Highlights
- Abigail Wright paced the Crimson offense, matching her career-high with 23 points on 10-of-19 shooting. The junior also tallied a career-best 13 rebounds to mark her first career double-double. Wright provided an all-around performance by also adding four assists, two blocks, and a steal. This is the second straight game that Wright recorded over 20 points.
- Saniyah Glenn-Bello also notched a strong stat line with 13 points, seven rebounds, a team-high six assists, three blocks, and three steals.
- Katie Krupa was the third of three Crimson players in double figures with 10 points. The senior also recorded four rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.
- The Crimson defense tallied 10 blocks against the Eagles, marking the most stuffs in a single game since February 29, 2020.
- Harvard won the rebounding battle, grabbing 40 boards to Boston College's 37. Of those Crimson rebounds, 12 came on the offensive end.
- The Crimson assisted on nearly 85% of its made field goals this evening. Harvard's 22 assists are a season-high.
- Harvard now leads 12-10 in the all-time series versus the Eagles including having won four straight meetings.
Next Up
The Crimson will head to Nassau, The Bahamas to compete in the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship. Harvard will first face off against the University of Alabama on Monday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
