A pair of freshmen, defenseman Jamie Hagerman and forward Tracy Catlin, each scored the first goals of their collegiate careers.

Harvard 8, Minnesota 3

After a close call against newcomer Wisconsin Friday night, Harvard regrouped and came out strong against Minnesota. The Crimson scored four goals in the opening period and held a 6-0 lead halfway through the second.

Minnesota forward Laura Slominski was called for interference 40 seconds into the game, and Francisco set up Shewchuk just 28 seconds later to give Harvard the early lead. Hagerman scored on another power play eight minutes later.

"We were a little more ready to go on Sunday," Botterill said. "And we took advantage of a few lucky bounces that didn't go our way at Wisconsin."

Shewchuk recorded her second goal at 13:29 of the first and Botterill added another score late in the period before the Crimson headed into the first intermission comfortably in front, 4-0.

The scoring parade continued into the second period thanks to goals from Catlin and Botterill. Then Minnesota finally got on the board when defenseman Winny Brodt scored at 9:48 of the second.

Minnesota forward Betsey Kukowski scored five minutes later to pull the Gophers to within three goals, but an insurance goal from Shewchuk gave Harvard some breathing room and Shewchuk a hat trick. Once Harvard grabbed a commanding early lead, Springer, who allowed three goals and made 25 saves, never let Minnesota back in the game.