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Men's Basketball | Jumbos ride Ferris wheel to victory over Corsairs

Freshman’s late−game heroics lift Tufts over UMass Dartmouth

Freshman guard Ben Ferris was almost the goat on Tuesday. With 0.2 seconds left in regulation and Tufts leading 74−73, he was called for a loose−ball foul. But UMass Dartmouth made just one of two at the line, giving Ferris another chance and sending the game to overtime. Full story

Women's Basketball | Jumbos board up Bobcats to win sixth straight

Showdown with No. 1 Amherst looms on Saturday at Cousens Gym

The women's basketball team took down Bates 64-52 at Cousens Gym on Saturday to improve to 6-1 in NESCAC play and 17-3 overall. It was the Jumbos' sixth straight victory and the 17th in their last 18 contests. For the first time in five games, the Jumbos won by less than 20 points, and while they led the whole way, the Bobcats clawed back with improved defense in the second half.

Men's Basketball | Jumbos hunt down Bobcats for sole possession of third place with a crucial home v

Fourteenth win marks program’s highest total since 2007

Heading into their showdown at Cousens Gym on Saturday, Tufts and Bates were deadlocked for third place in the NESCAC. But the Jumbos were clearly the better team this weekend, jumping out to an early lead and surviving a second-half Bates surge to grab their third straight victory and 14th overall — the program's highest win total since 2007.

Players of the Week

Gallegos and Greenwald earn Player of the Week honors

Ice hockey sophomore forward Kyle Gallegos and women's swimming sophomore Mia Greenwald were named NESCAC Players of the Week in their respective sports for their performances last week. Gallegos scored clutch goals in both of the Jumbos' weekend games.

Women's Basketball | Jumbos finally meet their match at Rhode Island College

With Amherst showdown upcoming, team must bounce back

Rhode Island College came out on top Tuesday night in a battle between teams that had each won 17 of their last 18 games, snapping the Jumbos' six−game winning streak with a 62−41 victory. The visiting Jumbos, who fell to 17−4 overall, never established a rhythm offensively, shooting 23.

Fan the Fire | Fan the Fire to offer free shirts, sports on Saturday

Just weeks removed from the last Fire, the flames will reignite once more. The "Fan the Fire" initiative, which enjoyed a successful stint on the ice when the hockey team battled Trinity on Jan. 21, will make its triumphant return on Saturday, featuring Tufts' basketball and track and field teams.

Tufts Hockey downs Suffolk

The hockey team disposed of Suffolk University by a score of 6−1 on Tuesday night, though the Jumbos trailed 1−0 entering the third period. The tide turned in the final period, as two goals by freshman Tyler Voigt and four more from his teammates led the team to victory.

Ice Hockey | Tufts goes the extra mile in three-point NESCAC weekend

Gallegos scores golden goal in overtime win over Williams

The men's hockey team improved to 8-7-2 this weekend and surged above .500 in the NESCAC with a win and a tie in back-to-back conference road games, both of which went to overtime. "It definitely feels good to be above .500 in such a competitive conference, especially after playing two very good teams in Williams and Middlebury," sophomore Kyle Gallegos, the Jumbos' leading goal scorer, said.