Goetze and junior Megan Agy (first in the 5000 at 18:16) were the lone bright spots on a dismal day for the women.

Goetze smashed her own Harvard record in the 500 meter. The sophomore, who usually runs the 800 meter, finished first in 1:14.16, fourteen-tenths of a second better than the previous 1:14.30.

Although Goetze was not even in the lead until after the first 200 meters, the record-breaking performance was no accident. In a race with a bunch of also-rans, Goetze had to find something to aim for. And, why not aim high?

"I knew that there would not be that much competition," Goetze said. "I knew that I needed an objective to get myself psyched up for the meet."

Though thrilled with her new record, Goetze was still disappointed in the meet overall. Northeastern and B.C. with 91 and 73.5 points, respectively, both finished in front of the Crimson.

"We started out the season really great with the win against B.C.," Goetze said. "I am kind of disappointed about placing behind them today."

With H-Y-P's looming next weekend for both teams, the disappointment must not linger for too long.

"We need to work really hard for H-Y-P's next weekend," Goetze said.