With almost everyone getting the chance to play, Harvard extended its lead to 70-45 with 2:34 left, and the Crimson would have had a 78-49 win had Columbia freshman guard Cassie Beierle not hit a three pointer with seven seconds left in the game.
The Crimson's 78 points were a season-high, as were the team's 35 free throws.
Freshman forward Hana Peljto, who is enjoying her newfound role as the first player off the bench, paced the Crimson with 14 points and nine rebounds in 18 minutes.
"She's our statistical leader," Delaney-Smith said. "To not start your statistical leader and have her come off the bench is very much a luxury. I like her there. She is happy with that role."
Junior forward Katie Gates also had 14 points while grabbing eight boards. Johnson had nine points and eight boards while Kowal chipped in with eight points.
Freshman guard Adrionna Fike led Columbia with 12 points.
The Crimson controlled the boards in the game, winning the battle 47-22. Columbia turned the ball over fewer times than the Crimson, however, 20-14.
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