The Tufts University softball team has secured the #1 seed in the NESCAC Championship for the fourth consecutive year, finishing the regular season with a 29-9 overall record and a 14-4 conference mark. The Jumbos swept Williams College in a doubleheader on May 3, winning 4-3 and 9-6, thanks to late-game rallies in both contests. The Jumbos will face #8 seed Wesleyan University in the quarterfinals on May 8 at Bowdoin College.
In men's lacrosse, the Jumbos are headed to the NESCAC title game after a decisive 15-7 victory over Bates College on May 2. Tufts, ranked No. 2 nationally, dominated the first quarter, taking a 6-0 lead and ultimately securing their spot in the championship match against Bowdoin College. This will mark the third meeting between the two teams in the NESCAC final, with Tufts seeking their 14th championship title.
The women's lacrosse team faced a heartbreaking end to their NESCAC semifinal match against Wesleyan University, losing 10-9 in overtime on May 2. Despite leading late in the game, a last-second goal by Wesleyan sent the match into overtime, where the Cardinals ultimately prevailed. The Jumbos will await their NCAA Tournament fate, expected to be announced shortly.
In track and field, the Jumbos had a strong showing at the New England Division III Championships, with the women's team finishing third and the men's team placing fifth. Notably, junior Simi Lawal was named the Most Outstanding Performer at the NESCAC meet, winning the 100 meters and setting a new school record in the 200 meters. On the men's side, sophomore Luke Benson won the triple jump, marking the first time a Jumbo has won this event in over two decades. Both teams will compete again at the New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association Championships next week.