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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Men's Swimming and Diving | Boston College soars past Tufts for third straight year

The men's swimming and diving team lost a dual meet at Boston College on Tuesday by a score of 193-173, marking the third straight year the Eagles have sunk the Jumbos. 

Women's Basketball | Saints come marching in, Jumbos send them packing

The women's basketball team cruised to its fifth straight win and 16th in 17 games, crushing Emmanuel College 73-35 Tuesday night in Cousens Gym. The Jumbos established an early lead and never took their foot off the gas, holding the Saints to their lowest point total on record.

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Men's Track and Field | Tufts posts solid early-season marks at Springfield

The men's track and field team captured fourth place out of nine teams at the Springfield Invitational on Saturday, earning most of its points in sprint and field events as many of the Jumbos' top distance runners took the weekend off from racing.

Men's and Women's Squash | Squash squads salvage tough weekends with Sunday wins

The men's and women's squash teams put up parallel results this past weekend, each suffering three decisive losses against strong opponents and grabbing a victory against a weaker squad.

Women's Track and Field | Jumbos place second at Springfield Invitational

The women's track and field team followed up last weekend's first-place finish with another impressive performance on Saturday, placing second out of 10 teams at the Springfield Invitational. The Jumbos finished with 89 points, second only to MIT's 163, while Wheaton and host Springfield placed third and fourth, respectively.

Men's Basketball | After heartbreaker at Wesleyan, Tufts routs Conn. College on Saturday afternoon

It was an exhausting weekend on the road for the Jumbos, who dismissed Conn. College 83-55 on Saturday after losing to Wesleyan 58-57 on a buzzer-beater the night before.  

Ice Hockey | Jumbos raise money for breast cancer awareness at 'Fan the Fire'

In the first "Fan the Fire" event of the new semester, the men's hockey team took to the ice on Saturday against the Trinity Bantams. A fan bus that provided easy access to the game for Tufts students helped to bring a strong crowd to the Malden Forum. But the game was more than just another date on the schedule, and rather served as a tribute to a much bigger cause. The Jumbos dedicated the night to raising money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, creating a special "Pink in the Rink" night.

Women's Basketball | Jumbos smoke Camels, crush Cardinals on the road

The women's basketball team won twice on the road this weekend, sweeping NESCAC rivals Wesleyan and Conn. College to improve to 15-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play. 

Swimming | Twenty-one seniors compete for last time in Hamilton Pool, as Jumbos fall to Engineers

The men's and women's swimming teams both returned to action against MIT on Saturday in their lone home meet of the semester at Hamilton Pool, marking the final sendoff for the squads' seniors. The Engineers, whose men's and women's squads both boast top-ten national rankings, proved to be too much for the Jumbos, running away with meets by scores of 248-119 and 217.5-158.5, respectively.

Ice Hockey | An event of ice and fire, and greatness

Ice Hockey | Jumbos take Codfish Trophy, NESCAC split in winter tour

Ice Hockey | Jumbos earn split on Maine road trip

On Saturday, the ice hockey team rebounded from a tough loss to Bowdoin the night before to beat Colby 3−1 in the second game of its NESCAC weekend doubleheader. Senior Evan Story and freshman Tyler Voigt each had a goal and an assist to lead the Jumbos to their first victory in Waterville, Maine, since 2006.

Inside NCAA Basketball | A surprising result Indy'd

Three seasons ago, the Indiana men's basketball team suffered its worst season in program history, going 6−25 overall and 1−17 in conference play. The Hoosiers' situation was only worsened, however, by the NCAA's decision to impose a three−year probation on the program due to recruiting violations committed by former head coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff, which led to a depleted roster.

Men's Basketball | Jumbos come up short in battle with No. 7 MIT

The men's basketball team fell 60−56 to No. 7 MIT on Saturday in front of a packed Cousens Gymnasium, as the Engineers finished the game with a 12−2 run to remain undefeated. The Jumbos have now failed to win a home game since Feb. 12 of last season, when they defeated Bates in their regular−season finale.