The Jumbos are back on track.
After losing three in a row and five of six, the volleyball team has since gone on a four-game tear, compiling three of its four NESCAC wins and beating a solid non-league foe in Brandeis.
Last night at Cousens Gym, Tufts got over the .500 hump against the Connecticut College Camels with ease. The women took the match in three games, making it their third straight sweep.
The Jumbos, who are now 5-0 in Tuesday games, did not come out of the gate playing their best against Connecticut College, who entered the game tied for second in the NESCAC with a 5-1 conference record. However, Tufts managed to pull out the first game by a margin of three points, and the team never looked back.
Behind dominant offensive performances by junior Kate Denniston and freshman Dawson Joyce-Mendive in particular, the Jumbos rolled to easy victories in the next two games by margins of 11 and 15, respectively, for a final match score of 30-27, 30-19, 30-15.
The victory makes a dozen for Tufts, as the Jumbos move to 12-11 on the season and 4-3 in the NESCAC. The three straight NESCAC wins have moved them into a tie for fifth in the division.
As the game was the last home match of the season for Tufts, the team celebrated its seniors with posters and a ceremony preceding the game. The Jumbos honored the careers and contributions of Stephanie Viola and captain Katie Wysham.
