No. 17 Minnesota women pull away from Harvard for season-opening win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
No. 17 Minnesota secured an 82-62 victory over Harvard in the season opener on November 2, 2026. Gracie Merkle led the Golden Gophers with 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting. Minnesota gradually pulled away with a strong fourth quarter, scoring 28 points while holding Harvard to just 10. The Gophers had a pivotal 12-0 run late in the game, which clinched their win. Harvard was competitive throughout, at one point taking a brief lead in the third quarter, but could not maintain momentum. Both teams return to action this weekend, with Harvard hosting Boston College and Minnesota visiting Marquette.
- •Gracie Merkle scored 22 points for Minnesota.
- •Harvard led briefly in the third quarter.
- •Minnesota had a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter.
- •The Gophers outscored Harvard 28-10 in the final period.
- •Harvard will play Boston College next, while Minnesota faces Marquette.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Merkle has 22, Grocholski 20, and No. 17 Minnesota women pull away from Harvard in fourth 82-62
"MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gracie Merkle scored 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting and No. 17 Minnesota had a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter of an 82-62 win over Harvard on Monday in the season-opener for both teams.
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