Coming off a doubleheader Friday, Tufts softball split another doubleheader with Colby, winning the first game 8–4 in 10 innings and dropping the second game 1–4, putting its overall record at 17–5.
The No. 2 Tufts men’s basketball team faced off against No. 3 Trinity College in the NESCAC semifinals. Missing leading scorer and rebounder senior forward Scott Gyimesi, the Jumbos had to find other ways to adapt. They showed a strong performance but ultimately could not overcome the Bantams’ offense. Despite cutting the deficit to five with less than four minutes remaining, Tufts ultimately lost 80–70.
In the Cousens Gymnasium on Sunday, Feb. 15, the Tufts women’s basketball team celebrated senior guard Annie Aspesi and senior forward Sarah Crossett before their last regular season contest. With playoff seeding on the line, the Jumbos ultimately fell to the Bates Bobcats in a 68–50 decision.
Tufts edged out Trinity in Hartford, Conn., on Saturday to secure their third NESCAC win, and improved their overall record to 11–9. On Trinity’s Senior Day, the game was a hard-fought battle, with Tufts’ defense and composure proving to be pivotal in the win.
