The Crimson backcourt duo of Proudfit and sophomore Gelman blossomed this year, providing leadership at guard. Proudfit was second on the team in assists and steals, while Gelman led Harvard in assists and was the team's third-leading scorer.

Proudifit's best game came in a 100-99 win over Providence, in which she connected for 20 points and dished out a season-high eight assists. The junior shooting guard played consistently tough defense, often marking the opposition's most potent outside threat.

"It's ridiculous that Buzz didn't get any late-season recognition," Gelman said."She can change the momentum of a game."

Gelman erupted for 20 points and 10rebounds--season-highs in both categories--in atough 77-73 loss at UNH. The sophomore point guardhad numerous big plays all season, including asteal to cinch the win at Providence and clutchfree-throws to down Cornell in overtime, 105-99.

"When Jessica creates [off the dribble], shereally opens things up inside," Gettelman said."[She and Buzz] are our two best one-on-oneplayers."

Junior guard Amy Reinhard best exemplified theCrimson's unselfish attitude this season. Reinhardsacrificed her statistics for the team,although--when called upon--she provided anoffensive spark.

The junior guard netted a season-high 22 pointsagainst Providence, including six three-pointers.

"Even if it isn't reflected in her scoring. Amyis a major contributor," Proudfit said. "sheusually guards the other team's best offensiveplayer.'

The superb play of the bench was another factorin Harvard's success. Gettelman, junior forwardKaty Davis and freshman guard Sarah Brandt allplayed key roles in the Crimson's turn-around.

Gettelman, Brandt and forward Kelly Blackprovided deadly perimeter shooting off the bench,while Davis contributed solid rebounding anddefense in the post.

The substitutes were exceptional in Harvard's91-66 victory over Brown. The bench, whichcontributed 42 points, was led by Black's 12 pointperformance, a career high.

"All the way down the bench the enthusiasm wasamazing," Gettelman said. "It's so important for ateam to be enthusiastic. It definitely affects theplay on the court."

"We've got such depth and such talent on thebench," Delany Smith said. "If Liz was cold Icould go to Sara. And is Sara was cold I could goto Karun Grossman. And next year watch out forCarrie Jablonski. She's a pure shooter, who mightchallenge some of Erin Maher's records."

Despite being picked to finish fifth in theIvies, the players were confident that they wouldcompete for the title.

"From pre-season we had confidence inourselves," Gettelman said.

Several games stand out as bench-marks in theHarvard season: