The Tufts University softball team showcased its strength with a decisive doubleheader sweep against Middlebury College on April 18, winning 5-1 and 16-1 in five innings. The Jumbos, ranked 12th nationally, celebrated Senior Day with strong performances from first-year pitchers Avery Kanouse and Sarah Brody, who both pitched complete games and limited Middlebury to just seven hits across the two contests. The 15-run victory in game two marked the largest margin of victory for Tufts since 2018, improving their overall record to 23-7 and 11-3 in NESCAC play.
In men's golf, the Jumbos finished seventh at the Emory University Invitational held in Conyers, Georgia, from April 18-19. After a solid first day, where they ranked seventh among 15 teams, Tufts maintained their position through the final round. Senior Holden Kittelberger led the team with a two-over-par score in the last round, finishing 22nd individually. Junior JP Noone also had a notable performance, finishing in the top 30 with a total of seven-over-par for the tournament. The Jumbos faced a challenging field, which included five top-10 ranked teams in Division III.
The men's track & field team had a busy weekend, competing at both the Bryan Clay Invitational in California and the Sean Collier Invitational at MIT on April 17-18. Senior Josh Wilkie excelled, setting a school record in the 110-meter hurdles earlier in the week and following up with strong performances in both the 110 and 400-meter hurdles, including a season-best time of 52.39 seconds in the latter event. Junior Sam Kurian also made headlines with a personal best in the 800 meters, earning a spot in the national top 20. The Jumbos demonstrated depth across events, with multiple athletes achieving personal records and season bests.
In women's lacrosse, the second-ranked Jumbos secured a 15-6 victory over Hamilton College on Senior Day. After a slow start, Tufts dominated the second half, outscoring Hamilton 11-3. First-year Eleanor Helm was instrumental, contributing five points in the second half. The win solidifies Tufts' position in the NESCAC standings as they continue their push toward the postseason.
The baseball team also had a successful outing, sweeping Bates College in a doubleheader on April 18. Strong pitching from Emmet Christian in game one, who allowed only one hit and struck out eight, helped the Jumbos secure a 6-0 victory. The team's overall record improved to 21-8, with a conference record of 6-3. Tufts will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games against Williams College.
Overall, it was a productive week for Tufts athletics, with significant achievements across multiple sports, setting the stage for an exciting stretch as the season progresses.