BERKELEY, Calif. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive firepower and defensive pressure, the Harvard Crimson overwhelmed the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 93-55 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Haas Pavilion.

The Crimson evened their season record at 2-2, while the Golden Grizzlies also moved to 2-2.

Harvard’s victory was built on a dominant third-quarter surge and a remarkable shooting performance from beyond the arc. The Crimson connected on 16 of 28 three-point attempts, a 57.1 percent clip that consistently stifled any momentum Oakland tried to build. In contrast, the Golden Grizzlies managed just one made three-pointer on 11 tries.

The game’s trajectory was set early. Harvard opened a 22-9 lead after the first quarter, capitalizing on Oakland’s offensive struggles. The Crimson’s defense was relentless, forcing 20 Oakland turnovers and converting them into easy scoring opportunities. Harvard finished with 11 steals and 11 assists, showcasing a balanced and disruptive effort.

While the first half ended with Harvard holding a 41-27 advantage, the third quarter was where the Crimson put the game completely out of reach. Harvard erupted for 29 points in the period, outscoring Oakland by 14 and extending its lead to 70-42 heading into the final frame. The offensive explosion was a team effort, with crisp ball movement and hot shooting burying the Golden Grizzlies.

Nina Emnace led all scorers for Harvard, pouring in 17 points in just 22 minutes of action. The guard from Toms River, New Jersey, also contributed four assists and a block, orchestrating the offense with efficiency. She was one of four Crimson players to score in double figures.

Karlee White, a hometown product from Burbank, California, added 16 points and four rebounds, while Katie Krupa chipped in 15 points and four boards. Abigail Wright provided a strong all-around performance with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Oakland’s offense never found a consistent rhythm, hampered by the turnovers and an inability to score from the perimeter. The Golden Grizzlies shot 36.5 percent from the floor and recorded only three assists as a team throughout the contest.

Angie Smith was the lone Oakland player to reach double figures, finishing with 11 points and three rebounds. Lianna Baxter added eight points.

The disparity in offensive efficiency was stark. Harvard scored 93 points on 71 possessions, an offensive rating of 131.2, while Oakland managed just 55 points on 74 possessions, an offensive rating of 73.9.

The game was part of a multi-team event and was played at a neutral site, despite Harvard being designated the home team. An announced crowd of 137 was on hand at the University of California’s Haas Pavilion.

Harvard will look to build on this decisive victory when it travels to face Boston College on Wednesday. Oakland, meanwhile, will continue a challenging road stretch at Michigan State on Nov. 23.