Despite winning its first 10 games of the season and 14 of their first 15, the field hockey team did not snag a NESCAC Player of the Week award until junior forward Tamara Brown won the honor for her contributions last week. Brown's continued dominance on offense helped the Jumbos secure the No. 2 seed in the conference and earn a first-round victory over Wesleyan in the NESCAC Tournament.
Brown's efforts were key in the Jumbos' victories over Bowdoin and Wesleyan, as she netted the first goal in Tufts' 2-0 victory over the Polar Bears and both of Tufts' tallies in a 2-0 win versus the Cardinals. The 2008 All-American now has six game-winning goals this season and a remarkable 15 in her collegiate career.
This is the third Player of the Week award that Brown has been awarded in her three years at Tufts; she earned both of her previous honors last season. She has been the most dangerous player in the conference on the attacking end this season, amassing 47 points on 19 goals and nine assists.
