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...Sweeper Andrea Montalbano played an important role in the Crimson defense, keeping the Tigers out of striking range. Montalbano's strong crosses and fast dribbling repeatly secured the ball for Harvard's front line. Capturing many balls, tireless center midfielder Jen Gifford also helped to break up the Princeton attack...
Harvard forward Karin Pinezich came close in the second half when she split the defense, and headed for the net. The Minutewomen's sweeper was awarded a yellow card when she came from behind and tackled Pinezich. The free kick was thwarted by UMass and the two teams headed into overtime...
Cornell, which plays its home games on Astroturf, seemed stifled by the natural grass of Soldiers Field. The visitors rarely advanced past midfield--and when they did, Harvard sweeper and Co-Captain Jenny Pyle halted the attacks with long clearing passes...
Harvard saw its lead further reduced with 13 minutes left in the game when Catamount Michelin Sortor scored on apenalty kick following a hotly-contested trippingcall on Harvard's freshman sweeper AndreaMontalbano...
Groome is another choice for sweeper, a possibility Lamborghini mentioned at the end of last season...