*Stopped short in the NCAA Quarterfinals two years in a row, UConn came flying back to defeat Notre Dame in the Semi-finals.

*Senior Sara Whalen made a major impact by scoring two goals against standout goalkeeper, Lakeesha Beene, in break-away fashion.

*SEPTEMBER 15, 1997: Coach Tsantiris earned his 250th win over Oregon State.

*The Huskies concluded their season with an overall record of 23-4-0.

*NSCAA FINAL RANK: 2

        Sara Whalen