Cowan, an Ivy League Rookie of the Week, has exhibited a talent and temperament that has made her an anchor for the team.
"We're never concerned that she's not going to be there for us," captain Daphne Clark said. "She adds great stability to the defense."
Cowan too has had to deal with the pressure that comes with playing the most visible position on the field and with being the last line of defense for a very successful team.
But those around her have already begun to look to her for leadership, as her experience grows quickly with all the playing time she receives.
"She's very calm, and very sure of herself," Clark said. "She deals with the pressure well, and doesn't play as a freshman...I can't say enough about her.
The men's and women's soccer teams and the field hockey team all appear to have the foundations for winning seasons this fall and for