Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Harvard Crimson
BERKELEY, Calif. (Interstat) — The Harvard Crimson put on a dominant shooting display, overwhelming the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a 93-55 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Haas Pavilion.
Harvard’s offense was firing on all cylinders, particularly from beyond the arc, where they connected on 16 of 28 three-point attempts. This sharpshooting fueled a decisive third-quarter run that put the game out of reach. The Crimson outscored the Golden Grizzlies 29-15 in the period, turning a 41-27 halftime lead into a 70-42 advantage heading into the final quarter.
Nina Emnace led a balanced Harvard scoring attack with 17 points, adding four assists. Karlee White contributed 16 points, while Katie Krupa and Abigail Wright added 15 and 12 points, respectively. Wright also pulled down six rebounds and dished out four assists. The Crimson’s ball movement was a key factor, as they recorded 11 assists compared to just three for Oakland.
The Golden Grizzlies struggled to find any offensive rhythm against a stifling Harvard defense. Oakland turned the ball over 20 times, which the Crimson converted into numerous transition opportunities. Harvard also tallied 11 steals and five blocks.
Oakland was led by Angie Smith, who scored 11 points. The team shot a frigid 1 for 11 from three-point range and 36.5 percent from the floor overall. Their offensive struggles were encapsulated by an offensive rating of 73.9 points per 100 possessions, a stark contrast to Harvard’s highly efficient 131.2.
Harvard set the tone early, closing the first quarter on a 7-0 run to lead 22-9. The Crimson never relinquished control, methodically expanding their lead throughout the contest. The game was part of a multi-team event, though it was played on Oakland’s home floor at Haas Pavilion in a designated home game for Harvard. The announced attendance was 137.
With the victory, Harvard evens its record at 2-2. The Crimson will travel to face Boston College on Wednesday. Oakland also moves to 2-2 on the season and will next play at Michigan State on Nov. 23.