On Sunday the Crimson will attempt to baffle DeCosta, who is second in the conference in both GAA (1.32) and save percentage (.950). When Harvard played at Providence last month, DeCosta singlehandedly kept the Friars in the game, stopping 45 shots--seven of them in overtime--to force the 1-1 tie.

"Against Providence we need to attack on rebounds," Ingram said. "DeCosta is a great goalie but she's not as strong on rebounds, so we need to

capitalize on all the second chances we can get."

The Friars will need another great performance from DeCosta to challenge the Crimson on Sunday. Providence's leading scorer is Kim Mathias (9 g, 12 a), who plays up front and at the blueline and is tied for 25th in the conference in scoring.

Harvard will counter with its vaunted top line and plenty of help from Hagerman and Ruggiero, who leads all ECAC defensemen in scoring. The Crimson will also need production from the second line of junior center

Kiirsten Suurkask (5 g, 10 a), junior winger Tara Dunn (5 g, 7 a) and

Ingram (3 g, 4 a).

In spite of Harvard's offensive firepower this season, the Friars and Huskies may try to take advantage of the Crimson's long break because the Crimson has not played a game in three weeks.