“She’s the type of player who makes those around her better and is very easy to play with, making her a special player,” McMahon said. “The rest of the team has mimicked [her] commitment in investing extra time outside scheduled practice, which has been great to see.”

Romeo’s contribution to the Crimson attack was illustrated most strikingly during a 2014 road game at Vanderbilt, in which she scored career highs of six goals, six points, and one draw control.

However, Romeo’s success at Harvard has not always come easily. During her sophomore season, the attacker suffered a torn ACL and MCL. The road back from injury was not an easy one, but when she returned to the field, Romeo immediately continued her streak of dominating play.

“Throughout the season [of Romeo’s injury], she became stronger and stronger and regained and increased the ability she had before injury,” McMahon said. “Watching her get back to playing the game she loves at a very high level is definitely a memorable moment I have of her.”

Following her recovery, Romeo consistently led the team in goals and assists, posting season highs of four goals and three assists along the way.

For the Crimson senior, the 2017 lacrosse season has gotten off to a great start. During Harvard’s first game at University of New Hampshire on February 18th, Romeo scored four goals and registered an assist to help lead Harvard to a season-opening victory.

Romeo will hope to maintain that form throughout the season in pursuit of the team’s first Ivy League title since 1993.

“All of her teammates have the utmost respect for her skill and knowledge of the game and thus look up to her as the leader of our offense,” tri-captain midfielder Megan Hennessey said. “She is loyal, passionate, and determined. She is someone that I look up to and strive to be like."