Co-captain Colleen Moore, who logged her highest minute total since tearing her ACL late last season, almost scored the first goal of her comeback. After a shot from Yenne deflected off the crossbar, sophomore back Lauren Cozzolino served the ball off Moore’s head into the net in dazzling fashion. The play was originally tabbed as a score, but the officials ruled it was offsides following several minutes of discussion.

“I was so upset when that goal was taken back, because that would have been such a great goal for her to get back into the season,” Ripmaster said. “She’s just progressing so well. Her speed is totally back and her leadership is great, so we’re excited to have her back on the field.”

The Big Red could not match the Crimson’s firepower. On the few occasions when Cornell made a run downfield, its forwards could not beat Barber or Cozzolino one-on-one. Whenever they controlled the ball within shooting range, they typically missed the net. When they actually got the ball on net, their shots were no match for junior goalkeeper Cheryl Gunther.

Senior goalkeeper Robyn Scatena came in late in the second half and was forced to make as many saves—three—as Gunther had during her time in net, including a Cornell scoring bid with thirty seconds left which had the potential to spoil Harvard’s sixth shutout in eight games this season.

“Today is one of those days where we’re most proud of everybody playing,” Wheaton said. “Robyn Scatena, a senior, gets in and does a great job. It’s not like she goes in and just stands there, she had to make a big save. Meghan O’Brien steps up, did a great job, almost got an assist. That’s the depth of our roster and how strong we are.”

Harvard will next be in action when it hosts regionally-ranked Boston University on Wednesday. It will be the Crimson’s final tune-up before it hosts once-nationally-ranked Princeton.

The Crimson is 8-0 against the Tigers since 1993 and 9-0-1 all-time against the Terriers.