The Jumbos are back to a winning conference record after a 1-0 victory on the road against the Continentals on Saturday. Freshman Brooke Fortin netted the goal for the Jumbos in the second half to give the team their fifth NESCAC win of the season.
According to senior tri-captain Blair Brady, Hamilton came out with great intensity to start their senior day game in Clinton, but Tufts matched their fire from the beginning. The first half was back and forth, and neither team took a distinctive advantage.
It was their senior game, they were at home and they definitely brought a lot of energy that I think we matched really well," Brady said. "There were definitely counter attacks from both teams that I think resulted in the even shots on goal."
Hamilton slightly bested Tufts in total shots in the first half, with four to Tufts' three, gaining these opportunities from counters and breakaway chances. On defense, Brady had to work hard with the other backs to keep Hamilton from crossing any shots into the box.
The Jumbos were dominant in the second half, but the game remained scoreless until the last 15 minutes when Fortin took a step on a through ball sent in by classmate Jess Capone and netted one on the run.
"Brooke's goal was really awesome
