The Crimson's 3-1 start is markedly more impressive than last year's 7-1 overall record, the poorest finish for Harvard women's basket-ball in ten years.
A fair amount of the credit goes to the team's stellar freshman class; six of the team's 15 women are freshmen, and, though early into the season, all of them get good amounts of playing time.
"We've got so much depth this year it's incredible," says freshman Alison Seanor.
Earlier in the season, Harvard hosted William and Mary. Without much trouble, the talented Crimson team squelched its opponent, leaving the women of William and Mary with a long ride home to Virginia.
Big offensive games were had by senior captain Tammy Butler and junior point guard Elizabeth Proudfit, with 19 and 24 points, respectively. Freshman starter Allison Feaster also contributed with a big 15 rebounds.
For its second game of the season, the Crimson was again host, this time to Army. Army, however, proved to ber a feeble opponent; the Crimson won, 109-56. A big game was had by all the Crimson players. Most notable contributions were turned in once again by Feaster (with 9 rebounds), and Butler (who dropped in 24 points).
This season definitely proves to be a promising one for the Crimson, but they will be up fro every game.
This season's schedule includes some very talented opponents, teams, especially in tournaments. One of the first tests of the Crimson's mettle will be Providence, where the women travel this Wednesday.