The Tufts University women's squash team made program history on March 7, 2026, by earning its first-ever Howe Cup victory with a decisive 7-2 win over No. 10 Amherst College at the College Squash Association (CSA) National Team Championships. The No. 12 Jumbos showcased a strong performance, winning seven of nine matches, with Vharsha Dinesh setting the tone at No. 1 with a straight-game victory. Sohni Vermani also contributed significantly with a four-game win at No. 2, helping the Jumbos improve to 12-9 on the season. Earlier in the tournament, Tufts faced a challenging match against No. 9 Drexel, where they fell 6-3 despite strong performances from Vermani and Indira Moshi, who both secured victories.
On the men's side, the No. 11 Tufts squash team also made history with its first-ever Potter Cup victory, defeating No. 12 Williams College 6-3 on March 7, 2026. The Jumbos' success was highlighted by Nachiket Desai's dominant performance at No. 2, where he won in straight games. Rohan Valia's competitive match at No. 3 further emphasized the team's depth and resilience, improving their record to 13-8. However, the Jumbos faced a tough loss earlier in the tournament against No. 6 Columbia, where they fell 8-1, with Valia securing the only win for Tufts. The team then battled Cornell in the consolation round but came up short in a close 5-4 match, despite strong efforts from Santiago Carrillo and Aarav Gill.
Both teams will now look to build on their historic achievements and continue their momentum in future competitions.