Not only does Harvard have the confidence, but it also has the heart. Boasting a crop of sensational first-years, coupled with the depth of talented veterans, the Crimson has once again become a formidable foe in the Ivy League.

"People have stepped up all over the field," co-captain Jessica Larson said. "We no longer depend only on certain players to pull us through. Everyone is expected to get the job done."

After capturing the Harvard Invitational with a spectacular win over No. 9 Brigham Young University (11-1-0), the Crimson is shaking up the national rankings as well.

In a typically strong second half, the Crimson pounded away at the Cougar defense.

Harvard was finally rewarded with just 47 seconds left in regulation, when one of its fabulous freshmen stepped up to the task. Beth Totman, who was named to Soccer America's Team of the Week, broke the scoreless deadlock and gave Harvard a 1-0 win.

And this, after a stellar 2-1 overtime win against Ivy rival Penn, only proves that the best is yet to come. Senior co-captains Beth Zotter and Jessica Larson are the core of the team, notching solid performances every game. Zotter broke her dry spell against Penn in perhaps the most opportune time of the game, while Larson, the MVP in the Harvard Invitational, continues to dazzle by leaving her opponents in the dust.

"Jess Larson is the core of the team," Gunther said. "She sets the tone for everyone else."