The goal deprived the underdog Quinnipiac squad of any momentum it might have gained after netting its own goal just before halftime to knot the game at one.

On that play, Braves forward Alison Jaquith fired a high shot that Crimson sophomore keeper Cheryl Gunther stretched out to deflect off the crossbar. The rebound came right back to Jaquith, however, who was able to tuck the ball inside the near post before Gunther was able to recollect her bearings.

"The [Braves'] players up front put a lot of pressure on us," Wheaton said. "We were very anxious at halftime, knowing the emotion they have and the athleticism up front."

Quinnipiac entered yesterday's contest boasting a prolific scoring attack led by forwards Elisa Goncalves and Meghan Kennedy, who have combined for 28 goals this season. In hopes of containing each of those players, Wheaton shuffled his lineup, electing to go with four players in the defensive backfield. The move worked to near perfection, as Goncalves and Kennedy managed only a pair of shots between them.

The Crimson defense held Quinnipiac to just six shots overall, and Gunther made five saves--including two impressive leaping grabs--to record the win.

In addition to the usual strong showings turned in by co-captains Lauren Corkery and Brooke McCarthy, two talented freshmen backs helped bolster the defense.

Ferguson, whose assist on the game-winning goal gave her three points on the year, received a start yesterday and ended up playing all ninety minutes of the game.