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Men's soccer remains undefeated, advances to Sweet Sixteen

By Maddie Payne | November 13

After Tufts' last two games of the regular season went into overtime, the team's focus against Stevens was to get on the board early and retain the lead.The Jumbos piled on the pressure early, with one of their best chances coming at the 4:44 mark.Junior midfielder/forward Gavin Tasker, in his usual spot on the left wing, fed junior forward Joe Braun who cut, unmarked, into the box, received the ball and fired a shot on target. However, senior goalkeeper Aaron Henry was there to make the save, his first of eight total.

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Postgame Press: Hot takes

By David Meyer | November 13

Hot takes in sports are a reflection of hot takes in the world around us. We live in a polarized society. These days, foreign policy opinion leaders say that political polarization is the number one threat to the United States. More than nuclear programs and trade wars, it is our own polarization that ...

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Football travels to Middlebury for finale as seniors look to match all-time wins record

By Bradley Schussel | November 9

It has all come down to this for the Tufts football team, which will play its ninth and final game of the season in Middlebury, Vt. tomorrow.The Jumbos currently sit in third place in the NESCAC standings with a 6–2 record and will face off against the Middlebury Panthers (5–3), who are right behind ...

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Carlson shines in maiden sailing season at Tufts, finishes 13th at Nationals

By Jeremy Goldstein and Jason Schwartz | November 9

“In junior sailing, she was first in the U.S. [Junior Women's Singlehanded] Championship but then last in the high school championship," Legler said. "The difference between the two races was the wind, and she is small so that makes a big difference in singlehanded sailing ... However, she can beat people who have less skill, and she did."

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Meet you at Mile 9: Megerle's legacy extends nearly five decades, many more miles

By Jeremy Goldstein | November 8

You can find Donald Megerle, director of the Tufts University President's Marathon Challenge, at Mile 9 of the Boston Marathon every year, banana in hand and arms outstretched, ready for a hug from Tufts runners donning golden singlets.“I like thinking, as far as I’m concerned, that they’re ...

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The Coin Toss: NFL Week 10

By Bradley Schussel | November 8

Welcome to The Coin Toss, where I make bold predictions about your favorite professional sports.Let's recap last week's NFL predictions: PredictionOutcomeDid I get it right?Saints over RamsSaints 45–35 RamsYes!Chiefs beat Browns by 17+ pointsChiefs 37–21 BrownsNoSteelers over RavensSteelers ...

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Volleyball records first win over Middlebury in NESCAC tournament, falls in semifinals

By Helen Thomas-McLean | November 8

After a momentous victory against the Middlebury Panthers in the NESCAC quarterfinals, the Tufts volleyball season came to an end in a 3–2 loss to the undefeated Bowdoin Polar Bears. The Jumbos finished the 2018 season fifth in the NESCAC with a 6–4 record in conference and 16–10 overall. Tufts ...

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Field hockey falls to Middlebury in conference title game

By Ryan Eggers | November 7

After a resounding 3–0 victory over Williams on Saturday, Tufts had just one team in the way of a NESCAC title: Middlebury. The Panthers handed the Jumbos their only loss of the season, 2–1, earlier in the year in a tight overtime affair. Tufts failed to flip the script on Sunday, falling in ...

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Softball coach steps down after 15 years in charge, three national titles

By Yuan Jun Chee | November 7

Tufts softball coach Cheryl Milligan has decided to step down from her position after 15 years at the helm of the program.Milligan said her decision to leave her post was not an easy one and was made based on the interest of her five-year-old son, Henry. Milligan’s husband, Jamie Pinzino, is the ...

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The Anti-Bostonian: The case for a taste of humble pie

By Jeremy Goldstein | November 7

It’s an odd sensation, sitting quietly in a room full of animated and passionate friends and wanting them to walk away with their hearts broken. It’s even odder when it’s the 12th inning. Odder still is during the 15th. Unquantifiable is the 18th. Ignoring the shenanigans from last week’s ...

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Men's club water polo repeats runner-up finish at Nationals

By Arlo Moore-Bloom | November 7

For the second time in as many years, Tufts' men’s club water polo team finished second at Div. III club nationals. This year's tournament was hosted by Wesleyan in Middletown, Conn. on Oct. 27–28. Tufts, which entered the tournament tied for second in the Div. III rankings, soundly defeated defeated ...

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Jumbos prepare for postseason play

By Jake Freudberg, Maddie Payne, Arlo Moore-Bloom and Ryan Eggers | November 7

“We’re thrilled to get a bye," coach Josh Shapiro said. "We were rewarded for our success in the season but also the strength of our schedule ... We are certainly excited but at the same time we can’t wait to get playing -- two weeks off between games feels like a long time and we want to get back out there and compete together."

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Women's soccer falls to Williams in NESCAC semifinals

By Onat Tarimcilar | November 6

Tufts (10–5–2) suffered a 3–2 loss to Williams in the NESCAC tournament semifinal on Saturday afternoon in Williamstown, Mass. It was the team's second loss of the year at the hands of Williams. The Jumbos, however, received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament which begins this weekend.Tufts ...

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Postgame Press: Ultimate question: GOAT or BOAT?

By David Meyer | November 6

This is it. Today is the day. To all my avid readers: I know you have always wondered how I feel about the Jordan-LeBron debate. You must wait no longer.Who is the GOAT? It is one of the most highly-debated topics in sports. It seems inevitable that this will come up when a conversation brings up both ...

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Field hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer receive NCAA at-large bids

By Yuan Jun Chee | November 5

Tufts’ field hockey, men’s soccer and women’s soccer teams received at-large bids to the NCAA tournament, as announced Sunday and Monday. The Daily will preview these matchups later in the week.Field hockeyThe No. 4 team in the country received a first-round bye after its outstanding 16–2 season, ...

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Football routs Colby in second shutout of season

By Noah Stancroff | November 5

Tufts hosted Colby on Saturday for its final home game this season. The Jumbos came away victorious in the seniors’ final game in their careers at Ellis Oval, staying undefeated at home for this season. The 48–0 shutout of the Mules brought the Jumbos’ record to 6–2, placing them in third place ...

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Weidner's Words: Free rein of college coaches

By Sam Weidner | November 5

The chairman of the Maryland University Board of Regents, James T. Brady, stepped down early on Thursday, following immense criticism from students, fans, politicians and players regarding the board’s original decision to retain head football coach DJ Durkin. Durkin came under scrutiny following the ...

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Football to host Colby in final home game of 2018 season

By Jake Freudberg | November 2

The Jumbos (5–2) will take on the Colby Mules (2–5) tomorrow at Ellis Oval in their final home game of the 2018 season. Tufts is currently tied with Williams for third place in the NESCAC standings after losing 19–13 to undefeated Amherst on the road last week, but a win over Colby would solidify ...

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Sailing team wins Nickerson Trophy amidst nor'easter conditions

By Jason Schwartz | November 2

As the days become shorter and colder in the New England autumn, the sailing team looks to wrap up its successful season, competing in five regattas this past weekend. However, the Jumbos did not ease off the gas despite the relaxed schedule and the frigid air.On Thursday night, four lark boats, "Jumbalaya," ...

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Volleyball clinches fifth seed for postseason play

By Savannah Mastrangelo | November 2

Closing out the regular season facing two NESCAC opponents, Tufts went 1–1 over the weekend to finish the regular season with a 15–9 overall record and a 6–4 conference record. In the final game of the season, Tufts lost to Wesleyan in a five-set game on Saturday, a day after it trounced Conn. ...

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