NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Awards Presented to Seven Jumbos

MEDFORD, MA (December 2, 2025) - Seven members of Tufts University fall sports teams received 2025 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Sportsmanship Team honors announced today.

Jumbos receiving the honor are Men's Cross Country senior Cullen McCaleb, Women's Cross Country junior Deirdre Flanagan, Field Hockey senior Jordan Pittignano, Football senior Nate Sousa, Men's Soccer senior Henry Perkins, Women's Soccer junior Rachel Arcella and Volleyball junior Akpevwe Akpoigbe.

A total of 76 student-athletes have been named to the 2025 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each fall sport the conference sponsors. Honorees are selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams.

The NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, their teammates, coaches, opponents, and spectators. They display sportsmanship, not only as a participant in their sport, but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and example, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.

Perkins is on the All-Sportsmanship Team for the third straight year. McCaleb is an All-Sportsmanship team member who also achieved All-Conference recognition this fall.

The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the NESCAC Student Advisory Committee on Athletics (SAAC). The NESCAC SAAC serves as the liaison between the student-athletes of NESCAC member institutions and conference administrators. The committee provides a voice to represent the concerns of all student-athletes and to discuss issues impacting student-athlete welfare. The NESCAC SAAC represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and promotes and celebrates their achievements.
 
See the 2025 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team HERE.