SANTA CLARA, Calif. — No. 11-ranked Harvard University women’s water polo wrapped up its West Coast swing with a 18-2 win over Santa Clara University. Jumping out to an early lead, the Crimson led 11-2 at the half.
Three different Crimson recorded hat tricks in the win after Heidi Heffelfinger, Dany Zapata and Sofia Del Villar combined for half of the offensive output against the Broncos.
Orli Cooper made 14 saves between the pipes as Harvard has outscored the Broncos by a combined score of 38-2 in two games dating back to the 20-0 shutout by Zoe Banks in 2023.
Heffelfinger finished the game with five points after adding two helpers go with the hat trick.
Ella Schneider finished the game with a pair of goals and assists, while Maya O’Dea recorded three assists. In addition, Emma Gilbert and Kaity Greenwald both scored a pair of goals.
Information courtesy Harvard University Athletics Communications
