The University of Connecticut, now the nation's number one team, scored two early goals on Katsias but was then shut down--despite reeling off 27 shots.

Ninth-ranked Boston University was held for 63 minutes before it put one by Katsias.

But in the six games this year in which Katsias allowed only one goal, the Crimson's record was 0-3-3--which tells you something about the Cantab offense.

"We need someone who is a hog and can go in there and score," Clifton says.

Harvard may need look no farther for that hog than its front line of Kate Felsen, Cindi Ersek and Gia Barresi, a trio that tallied six times this year.

Barresi, however, may find herself leading the defense from the sweeper position next year, something she did convincingly against Yale when Kelly was sidelined with a five-minute penalty.

"We know Gia can play anywhere," says Harvard Assistant Coach Sue Caples.

Barresi--next year's captain along with defender Jenny Pyle--is more than ready for the challenge. And, like her teammates, she can hardly wait for the next campaign.

"The season's just ending and I can't wait until next year," Barresi says.

The odds are good that the Crimson's next campaign will be better than its last. And if the offense shapes up Harvard may even snag its first Ivy crown ever.

So stick around.

THE NOTEBOOK AWARDS: MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Co-Captain Kelly for her leadership and fine defense. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Katsias, for obvious reasons, although freshman midfielder Sharon Kosakowski played well in the second half of the season. BEST DRESSED: To Groome for sporting a blood-red pair of $80 Air-Jordan sneakers in the Crimson's game against Brown.