The Crimson’s offensive output took a nosedive in the second frame, as Harvard posted 11 fewer points and sunk only eight of its 30 shots.

Heightened defensive pressure forced the Crimson’s shooters to settle for longer-range shots and they didn’t fall nearly as frequently.

Still, captain Kate Ides chipped in 10 points on the night to provide a viable second offensive option, while also collecting three boards.

Sophomore Rochelle Bell dished out a team-high five assists and finished with seven points.

The Crimson was plagued by turnovers yet again, giving the ball away on 25 occasions. Those miscues led to 15 Wagner points.

“I thought when we try to be too quick, we [turn the ball over],” Delaney-Smith said. “I have to credit Wagner’s scrappy defense. I think we have a bad habit of getting sloppy with the ball and relaxing.”

—Staff writer Timothy J. McGinn can be reached at mcginn@fas.harvard.edu.