All three starting forwards were honored: Rookie of the Year Jen Minkus, the leading scorer in the Ivy League, Co-Captain robin Johnston, the team's leading overall scorer, and junior Laurie Unstal.

The dynamic trio accounted for more than 60 percent of the Crimson's points, while Minkus and Johnston were the top two scorers i the Ivy League. Harvard averaged three goals a game.

Johnston, Unstal and Minkus excelled because of their ability to rise above the game plan and create their own opportunities. They complemented each other: Minkus's hustle played off Johnston's power, which combined with Unstal's finesse, made Harvard the premier front line in the Ivies.

Harvard's defense was equally impressive. Junior Erin Matias was the best sweeper in the Ivies. Johnston played alongside Weinstein, an All-Ivy selection, senior Skyler Vinton and sophomore Meg Berte.

Matias was able to singlehandedly hold off entire attacks, and won much admiration for her gritty play.

The midfield's play often was the key for the Crimson. When the midfield played well, the Crimson won. But, when the midfield was off of its game, it was up to the defense and front line to carry the team. Towards the end of the season Wheaton was able to rotate six players through three spots without a drop-off in the quality of play.

But what the rotation meant was that no one player was stepping forward and giving the midfield the stability it needed.

Starting center midfielder junior Sharon Olken or sophomore wing Betsy Miller might have been able to fill this role, but a knee injury midway through the season severely limited Olken's play.