Two Crimson freshmen excelled this weekend: Ingram and defenseman Jamie Hagerman. Ingram scored, had an assist and a goal waved-off against Niagara. Hagerman helped to set up numerous scoring opportunities from the blue line, and she assisted on Ruggiero's second goal.
Niagara had one final opportunity to tie the game when it pulled its goaltender while on a power play with only two minutes remaining in the game. Despite the two-man advantage, the Purple Eagles were unable to come back from the 6-4 deficit.
The Harvard victory was crucial after the disappointing tie to Brown on Wednesday night.
"Unlike the Brown game, when Niagara built up momentum, we came right back at them," Springer said.
Harvard returns to conference play on January 8 when it takes on Providence College. The Crimson also hosts the U.S. National Team on Friday night in exhibition play at Bright Hockey Center.