The slugfest reversed a negative trend for Harvard, who struggled to score runs last week during the team's swing through Georgia and Virginia.

"Today's games definitely get our confidence up, especially with our offense coming around," said Harvard co-captain Deborah Abeles, who went 3-for-4 with four runs scored on the day. "We had a challenging spring break, but we've been making a lot of little adjustments."

Hannan, who pitched two shutout innings in relief in the first game, could not duplicate her success in the back end of the doubleheader. She allowed ten hits and three walks in five innings of work. Three Holy Cross errors, which accounted for two of the ten Harvard runs, did little to help stop the Crusaders' bleeding.

Offensively, the Crusaders certainly had their chances but stranded six runners in the game. Holy Cross catcher Liz Curil and designated hitter Julie Secs drove in the team's only runs.

Thoke (3-8), who started the game for Harvard, was particularly effective at recording outs when she needed them. In her five-inning effort, she exhibited pinpoint control, not walking a single batter.

"I focused on working on my pitches to prove myself," Thoke said.

HARVARD 7, HOLY CROSS 4