Harvard Wins 16th Women's Beanpot Title 2-1 Over BU in OT

Harvard claimed its 16th Women's Beanpot title Tuesday night, defeating Boston University 2-1 in overtime at TD Garden in Boston. Freshman forward Carla McSweeney delivered the game-winning goal on a penalty shot in the extra period, capping a dramatic championship matchup between two historic rivals.

The game remained scoreless through much of regulation, with Harvard striking first just over a minute in when junior Gwynn Lapp scored her first goal of the season. Lapp, from Andover and a Phillips Academy product, capitalized on a turnover created by teammate Emily Hamann to beat BU goaltender Mari Pietersen on the Crimson's initial shot. Boston University responded later in the first period on a power play, as Greta Henderson tipped a shot from Maeve Kelly past Harvard netminder Ainsley Tuffy to even the score at 1-1. The Terriers dominated shots in the opening frame, firing 13 compared to Harvard's three, but Tuffy and the Crimson defense held firm.

Penalties plagued both teams, with Harvard whistled for six infractions across the second and third periods. Despite the power-play opportunities for BU, which unleashed 47 shots overall, Harvard's penalty kill unit denied the...