STANFORD, Calif. – The Harvard women's water polo team scored three times in the final quarter but fell to No. 1 Stanford, 16-5, after a dominant start from the Cardinal on Saturday afternoon.

Stanford surged to an 11-1 lead at halftime, netting seven consecutive goals. The Crimson responded with four of its five goals in the second half, holding its own against the nation's top team, as Stanford outscored them 5-4 in the latter half.

Sofia Del Villar led the Crimson's offense, scoring the team's first two goals, one in the second quarter and another in the third.

HARVARD HIGHLIGHTS

• Heidi Heffelfinger added a goal.
• Erin Kim tallied two assists.
• Ella Schneider and Dany Zapata each contributed an assist.
• Ruby Hodge and Niki Piovan both found the back of the net.

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Harvard concludes its West Coast trip against Santa Clara tomorrow at 12:00 p.m.