Penn's mediocre record reflects the dramatic rebuilding that the team has undergone this season.

A young team that possesses eight freshmen on its roster, the Quakers have relied upon the leadership of a strong sophomore class.

Setter Jodie Antypas, outside hitter Stephanie Horan and middle hitter

Kelly Szczerba have combined to form an intimidating sophomore front line this season. Horan decimated the Crimson in October with 24 kills and 19 digs.

After garnering a 3-0 record last weekend at the Harvard Invitational and amassing an 8-3 record during the second half of the season, Harvard has finally answered doubts about maintaining its intensity late into the match and has overcome nagging injuries.

Harvard has hit its stride just before it begins its quest for the Ivy League Championship.

Talk about perfect timing.