Heading into this week's contests against Central Connecticut and Cornell, the Bulldogs hope to maintain their scoring clip while improving upon a league-worst defense that has allowed 1.88 goals per game.

Perhaps if Yale had the services of Dartmouth goalkeeper Kristen Luckenbill, their problems would be solved. The senior recorded her 28th career shutout this past week in a 3-0 triumph over Boston University.

The Big Green looks to notch its first league victory when it plays host to Pennsylvania (4-2, 1-1) this Saturday. Although the Quakers suffered an early loss to Harvard, they are poised to improve upon the success of last season's NCAA berth and step further into the national spotlight this year.

The Columbia Lions (2-3-2, 0-1-0) are winless in league play, but have been unbeaten over the past three non-league games.

After blanking local rival Fordham 4-0, the Lions held their own in the nation's capital by earning draws with both Georgetown and American University. Lions midfielder Meredith Corkley has emerged as a consistent playmaker and scorer, notching goals in both ties.

Cornell (1-5,1-1) finds itself in a similar position with Columbia this season. With the exception of a 2-1 victory over the Lions on Sept. 16, the Big Red has been unable to find the back of the net on a consistent basis.

Perhaps the most positive aspect that the Big Red can take from its early season struggles has been its ability to hang on with some of the best teams in the nation. Although unable to score against No. 6 Penn State in a 3-0 at the hands of the Nittany Lions earlier this season, the Big Red tamed the Lions' ferocious offense to a respectable three-goal afternoon.