CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Interstat) — The Harvard women’s basketball team closed its nonconference schedule with a 70-63 victory over Delaware on Monday afternoon at Lavietes Pavilion.

The Crimson built an early lead with 20 first-quarter points and maintained a narrow advantage throughout. Harvard pulled away in the final period, outscoring the Blue Hens 23-18 to seal the win. Delaware, which never led, kept pace but could not overcome the early deficit.

The win improves Harvard’s record to 7-6. Delaware drops to 6-6. An announced crowd of 717 attended the game. Harvard opens Ivy League play at Dartmouth on Jan. 3. Delaware visits UTEP on Jan. 2.