Costin Scalise is expecting particularly strong showings this weekend from senior Lynn Kelley (in the freestyle sprints and 100 and 200 meter butterfly), junior Heather Gibbons (freestyle distance) and sophomore Deborah Kory (breaststroke, individual medleys and the relays).

Freshmen Caroline Miller (in the butterfly), Alexa Zesgter (freestyle and backstroke) and Greta Steffenson (freestyle distance) are also expected to excel.

The six-woman diving team, which will compete against Syracuse and Villanova today and Colgate (which will compete in place of Indiana--the Hoosiers decided not to bring their divers) on Saturday, is expected to put up big points for the Crimson as well.

"I think the divers are definitely going to be a strength in this meet," diving team Captain Tara Gately said.

The Harvard Invitational is also good preparation for the granddaddy of all the meets: the Eastern Championships. The formats of the two meets are identical, which helps the freshmen acclimatize themselves to the collegiate meet format.

With a 2-0 record so far this year, the team holds high hopes not only for the Invitational but also for the rest of the season.