This Week's Features
Tufts Women's Track & Field Wins Fifth NESCAC Championship
The Jumbos capture their first conference title since 2013, while individual honors highlight achievements in swimming, softball, and baseball.
Tufts Men's Lacrosse Advances in NESCAC Tournament with Quarterfinal Win
The Jumbos secure a decisive victory in the NESCAC quarterfinals, while other teams also excel in their championships.
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Softball Sweeps Williams With Late Rallies, Earns #1 Seed in NESCAC
MEDFORD, MA (May 3, 2026) – For the fourth straight year, the Tufts University softball team has earned the #1 seed in NESCAC after the Jumbos scored a pair of late comeback victories today to sweep a conference doubleheader at home against Williams College.
Two Tufts Women In Action at Northeastern University on Saturday
BOSTON, MA (May 2, 2026) – Juniors Deirdre Flanagan and Taylor Neldner of the Tufts University women's outdoor track & field team competed at Northeastern University's Jay Carisella / Joe Donahue Coaches Invitational at Solomon Track on Saturday.
Three From Men's Track & Field Compete at Northeastern's Solomon Track on Saturday
BOSTON, MA (May 2, 2026) – Three members of the Tufts University men's outdoor track & field team were at Northeastern University's Solomon Track on Saturday to compete at the Jay Carisella / Joe Donahue Coaches Invitational.
Women's Track & Field 3rd at New England Division III Outdoor Championships
SPRINGFIELD, MA (May 2, 2026) – Junior Nora Jean-Jacques led the Jumbos with a runner-up finish in the triple jump on Saturday as the Tufts University women's track & field team placed third at the New England Division III Outdoor Championships at Springfield College.
Benson First in Triple Jump as Tufts Places 5th at New England D3 Outdoor Meet
SPRINGFIELD, MA (May 2, 2026) – Sophomore Luke Benson won the triple jump today as the Tufts University men's track & field team finished fifth at the 2026 New England Division III Outdoor Championships hosted by Springfield College.
Jumbos Roll Into NESCAC Title Game With 15-7 Victory Over Bates
BRUNSWICK, ME (May 2, 2026) -- The No. 2 ranked and second-seeded Tufts University men's lacrosse team earned a spot in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) title game for the 16th time Saturday, knocking off fifth-seeded Bates College 15-7 in play from Bowdoin College.
Tufts, Hamilton Split NESCAC Softball Doubleheader in New York
CLINTON, NY (May 2, 2026) – The top four of the Tufts University batting order combined for nine hits, nine runs and five runs batted in during a 10-6 game-one victory as the Tufts University softball team split a NESCAC doubleheader at Hamilton College on Saturday.
Women's Lacrosse Drops 10-9 Overtime Heartbreaker To Wesleyan In NESCAC Semifinals
MIDDLEBURY, VT (May 2, 2026) -- The No. 2 seed Tufts University women's lacrosse team led late against third-seed Wesleyan University in the 2026 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) semifinals, but the Cardinals scored with no time remaining in regulation to tie the game before scoring in overtime to earn a 10-9 win at Peter Kohn Field at Middlebury College.
No. 20 Baseball Takes 2-0 NESCAC Quarterfinal Series Win Over Hamilton with 10-3 Game Two Victory
MEDFORD, MA (May 2, 2026) – The Tufts University baseball team punched their ticket to NESCAC Championship weekend with a 10-3 victory over Hamilton in game two of the quarterfinal round to take a 2-0 series win.
Lambert Wins Long Jump as Men's Track & Field Begins New England DIII Championships
SPRINGFIELD, MA (May 1, 2026) – Senior Casey Lambert become the first Jumbo to win a New England Division III outdoor long jump title in 20 years today as the Tufts University men's track & field team started at the regional championship meet hosted by Springfield College.
Cumberland Wins Long Jump, Women's Track & Field Leads New England D3 Meet
SPRINGFIELD, MA (May 1, 2026) – Sophomore Elysse Cumberland won the long jump with a season-best mark, helping the Tufts University women's outdoor track & field team take the lead after day one of the New England Division III Championships at Springfield College on Friday.
Henshon's Late Homer Pushes No. 20 Baseball Past Hamilton, 7-6, in Game One of NESCAC First Round
MEDFORD, MA (May 1, 2026) – The Tufts University baseball team bested Hamilton, 7-6, in game one of the New England Small College Athletic Conference Baseball Championship Tournament Quarterfinal Round at Sol Gittleman Park this afternoon to take a 1-0 series lead.
Women's Lacrosse Heads To Vermont For NESCAC Final Four
MEDFORD, MA (May 5, 2026) -- The No. 2 Tufts University women's lacrosse team travels to Middlebury College this weekend to take on Wesleyan University in the 2026 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) semifinals Saturday at 3 p.m. in action from Peter Kohn Field. The Jumbos are coming off a 20-7 win over Colby College in the NESCAC quarterfinals, and will play Wesleyan for the fourth time in the last four seasons in the NESCAC Tournament. Wesleyan is coming off a 14-3 win over Williams last weekend in the NESCAC quarterfinals.
Baseball Ready to Host NESCAC Tournament First Round Against Hamilton
MEDFORD, MA (April 30, 2026) – The Tufts University baseball team locked in the number one seed in the New England Small College Athletic Conference Baseball Championship Tournament after taking two out of three games over Trinity (Conn.) at home last Saturday. They will host Hamilton at Sol Gittleman Park for the first round of postseason play Friday afternoon.
Fourteen From Men's Track & Field Team Earn All-Conference Awards
MEDFORD, MA (May 1, 2026) – Fourteen members of the Tufts University men's track & field team have earned 2026 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Conference honors for their performances at the conference championship meet on April 25-26. The top three individuals in each event and the top three relay teams earn All-NESCAC awards.
Lawal, Coaches Earn Major Awards as All-NESCAC Women's Track & Field Honors Announced
MEDFORD, MA (May 1, 2026) – Junior sprinter Simi Lawal and the coaching staff of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) champion Tufts University women's track & field team have earned major conference awards as NESCAC announced its All-Conference Teams on Friday.
Jumbos Land Eight On All-NESCAC Squads Released Thursday
MEDFORD, MA (April 30, 2026) -- The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) released the 2026 Men's Lacrosse All-NESCAC squads Thursday morning, and Tufts University tied for the most of any school with eight honorees over the two teams.
No. 20 Baseball Caps Off Stellar Regular Season with 8-7 Walk-Off Win Over WPI
MEDFORD, MA (April 29, 2026) – The Tufts University baseball team finished off their strong regular season with an exciting 11th inning 8-7 walk-off victory over Worcester Polytechnic Institute in non-conference action at Sol Gittleman Park.
Nussbaum Earns Spot on Academic All- America® Men's Swimming & Diving Team
MEDFORD, MA (April 29, 2026) - Tufts University junior Jack Nussbaum has achieved national recognition for his athletic and academic accomplishments with a selection to the 2025-26 Academic All- America® men's swimming & diving teams announced by College Sports Communicators today.