BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In a thrilling upset on Thursday night, Harmoni Turner delivered a standout performance for Harvard, scoring 24 points while former Indiana player Mona Zaric made a crucial block and added two key free throws in overtime, leading Harvard to a 72-68 victory over No. 25 Indiana.

Turner began the overtime by sinking two layups, maintaining Harvard’s momentum as Indiana struggled, committing five turnovers during the overtime period, resulting in a total of 27 turnovers throughout the match. The final crucial error for the Hoosiers came when they lost a held ball with only three seconds remaining. Zaric, who joined Harvard following her sophomore year at Indiana, converted two free throws with just 2.4 seconds on the clock to secure the win.

The Hoosiers had a slim lead for much of the game until a pivotal 7-0 run from the charity stripe saw them ahead 60-57 with 3:43 remaining. Alayna Rocco hit a crucial three-pointer from the corner with 19 seconds left in regulation, leveling the score at 63. Zaric then made a game-saving block against Chloe Moore-McNeil’s layup attempt as time expired.

For Harvard (now 2-0), Elena Rodriguez contributed 15 points, helping the Crimson triumph even while facing a disadvantage in fouls—32 to Indiana’s 19. Harvard shot 10 of 16 from the free-throw line and recorded eight three-pointers.

Indiana (1-1) excelled at the line, going 31 of 38 overall, including an impressive 12 of 14 in the fourth quarter, despite only making two field goals during that period. Lilly Meister led Indiana with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Yarden Garzon also netted 20 points, and Moore-McNeil contributed 10. However, the Hoosiers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 18 attempts, and were significantly outscored in points derived from turnovers, 32-11.

The game began with Rodriguez striking twice from long range, initiating a 10-0 run that placed Harvard in front 21-7 after the first quarter. The Crimson extended their lead to 16 at the start of the second period, but Indiana responded with an 11-point streak to narrow the gap to 32-30 by halftime.

Meister opened the scoring for Indiana in the third quarter, briefly giving them the lead before Harvard surged ahead again with an 11-point run. Indiana rebounded, showcasing their resilience with a 12-2 run capped by Moore-McNeil’s free throws, temporarily putting them back ahead 46-45. However, Karlee White’s successful three-pointer pushed Harvard into a 48-46 lead heading into the fourth quarter.