LEWISTON, ME (October 17, 2026) – The No. 3 ranked Tufts University women's soccer team put three goals on the board in the second half to earn their sixth consecutive victory and fourth straight shutout in a 3-0 NESCAC win at Bates on Russell Street Field.
 
The Jumbos (9-0-2, 6-0-2 NESCAC), battle through the cold weather and dominated possession in the final 45 minutes to fuel the win. The Bobcats (6-5-1, 2-5-0 NESCAC), held Tufts scoreless in the first half, as Sydney Litney stopped three shots in the first 45 minutes.
 
Entering the halftime break, the Jumbos led the shot department eight to four, while also earning a five to three advantage in corner kick chances.
 
Tufts stormed out of the second half with obvious offensive determination, firing off seven shot attempts in the first 11 minutes. Hannah Batt was able to find the back of the net in the 61st minute to put the Jumbos ahead by one on Tufts' eighth shot attempt of the half. Batt labeled on long shot from the right side of the field over the goaltender's head and off the crossbar and in for her third marker of the fall.
 
Maren Jones continued her spectacular season after doubling the Jumbo lead in the 82nd minute with her sixth goal of the season. Emily Nicholas delivered her third assist of 2026 on the score, which is now tied with Reese Birch for the most on Tufts.
 
In the 88th minute, the Jumbos kept their foot on the gas on buried another goal with 1:19 remaining in the contest. Claire Brady put home her first of the season and sixth of her career to put the Jumbos on top 3-0. Chloe Kung nabbed her first career point with a helper on the tally.
 
Gigi Edwards earned her fifth shutout of the season and 26th of her career, while also earning her third straight clean sheet in as many appearances. Maile Lung, Phoebe Marsick, and Rachel Arcella saw the full 90 minutes of action for the Jumbos.
 
Tufts ended the day with a standout 23-5 advantage in shots, while also maintaining an eight to four lead in corner kick chances.
 
The Jumbos are back on Bello Field on Tuesday afternoon for a non-conference match against Bridgewater State University at 4 PM.