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Perseverance has defined much of the season for Harvard field hockey, and perhaps none have exemplified it more than freshman goalie Cynthia Tassopoulos. The rookie has stepped in to start all of the Crimson’s games this year, and with five contests remaining has already pushed Harvard (5-7, 2-2 Ivy League) to within one victory of its 2008 total. More impressively, though, has been the fashion in which Tassopoulos has led the squad, excelling in the face of strong competition...
...especially considering that Tassopoulos took up the goalie position as a high school freshman simply because it “seemed like fun.” But the Harvard rookie’s rapid improvement becomes even more striking given the fundamental changes from high school competition to collegiate field hockey. Despite Tassopoulos’ past success, it was difficult to predict at the outset of the season whether anyone could be prepared to assume the role as the Crimson’s lone goalie from...
...beyond the typical trials of higher-level play, Tassopoulos had to adjust to Jordan Field, which promotes an entirely new game compared to the fields of Texas...
...increased game speed bothers Tassopoulos, the freshman does not show it. Not only has the goalkeeper displayed her physical talent with a number of athletic kick saves throughout the year, but her teammates also credit Tassopoulos as an outstanding field general...
...when both teams took the field before unfavorable weather prevented play, the Crimson and Bulldogs defended and attacked evenly...