The Terrapins (20-17) got to Harvard starter Thoke early, scoring five runs in the first two innings. The Maryland onslaught was highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of senior designated hitter Cortney Madea in the top of the second.
For Harvard, captain Deborah Abeles hit a two-run double of her own in the bottom of the third to cut the Terrapin lead to 5-2.
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Maryland, however, added an additional run in the seventh off a solo home run from Madea.
An attempt at a Harvard rally in the home half of the seventh came up short, plating just one run.