"We always set goals before each game," Cutone says. "We try to make them realistic goals, like we'll try to score three goals between us or something."

In Harvard's 10-0 victory over Lowell yesterday, for example, Cutone and Landau connected on a beautiful pass for the goal.

"I didn't even have to look," Cutone says. "I knew Sharon would be right there."

The goals and rituals have worked so far this season. Both are major reasons for the team's incredible success this year and, with Co-Captain Char Joslin, form a tremendous offensive trio.

In fact, the five seniors on the team--who were anointed as the "beginning of a great tradition" four years ago--now lead a nationally-ranked squad. And tomorrow in Providence, R.I., Harvard will be challenging Brown for the Ivy League championship.

"We want to win the Brown game so badly," Landau says.

Cutone and Landau owe a large part of Harvard's current success to Coach Sue Caples, who replaced Lamborghini as head coach two years ago.

"Before, Sue really couldn't teach us that much, since she was only the assistant coach," Landau says. "But now it's better because this year there's less competition among the players themselves."

However, they are quick to admit, Lamborghini made it all possible.

"Our year was the first really great recruiting year," Cutone says. "I mean, look at where we are now."