CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Interstat) — The Harvard women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Friday night, defeating Yale 72-44 at Lavietes Pavilion.

The Crimson established control early, leading 22-14 after the first quarter and extending their advantage each subsequent period. Harvard’s defense stifled the Bulldogs, holding them to just five points in the final quarter.

Karlee White led all scorers with 19 points for Harvard. Saniyah Glenn added 16 points. For Yale, Luisa Vydrova scored 17 points and Ciniya Moore contributed 16.

Harvard improved to 11-8 overall. Yale fell to 5-14. An announced crowd of 982 attended the Ivy League contest. The teams meet again in New Haven on Feb. 13.