MEDFORD, MA (April 23, 2026) -- The No. 2 Tufts University women's lacrosse team will start the defense of its New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) title Saturday at noon against seventh-seeded Colby College, hosting the Mules for the conference quarterfinals on Bello Field. Tufts went 8-2 in the NESCAC this season, but a win over Wesleyan University was the tie-breaker as the Jumbos earned the No. 2 seed. Tufts is coming off a 14-11 win Wednesday at Bowdoin College, while Colby College knocked off Roger Williams 17-6 last weekend.
Game Details
Opponent: vs. Colby College (9-6, 4-6 NESCAC)
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Medford, Mass. –
Bello Field
Weather: Cloudy, High 40s, Chance of Rain: 10%, Wind: W 5-10 MPH
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Tufts vs. Colby All-Time
Tufts holds a 32-15 edge over Colby College all-time on the women's lacrosse field, winning the last six games between the two squads. Earlier this season, the Jumbos knocked off Colby 16-11 in the 2026 season opener. Tufts is 1-2 against the Mules in the NESCAC Tournament all-time, with the victory coming last year in the NESCAC semifinals at Middlebury.
A Look At The Jumbos (13-2, 8-2 NESCAC)
- Finished the 2026 season with a 13-2 overall record and 8-2 in conference play
- Posted a perfect 5-0 record in non-conference games
- Dominant at home (7-1) and strong on the road (6-1)
- Averaged NESCAC-high 15.67 goals per game, more than double their opponents (7.80). The 7.9 goal margin was second in the league.
- Scored 235 total goals while allowing just 117
- Recorded a .463 shooting percentage and .774 shots-on-goal percentage
- Tallied 126 assists, showcasing an unselfish and balanced offensive attack
- Attempted 33.9 shots per game, consistently applying offensive pressure
- Held opponents to a .366 shooting percentage defensively
- Controlled possession with a 223-154 advantage in draw controls
- Picked up 266 ground balls and forced 118 caused turnovers
- Excelled in transition with an .895 clear percentage
- Eleanor Helm led the team with 71 points (37 goals, 34 assists), third-most in the NESCAC
- Schuyler Lloyd added 63 points (36 goals, 27 assists) as a key playmaker, 4th most in the conference
- Allie Zorn contributed 37 goals, tying for the team lead in scoring, ranking 7th in goals
- Sophia Claps (21 goals) and Kate Deehan (20 goals) provided strong secondary scoring
- Anna Mollahan added balance with 16 goals and 10 assists
- Elsa Schutt dominated the draw with 80 draw controls, third in the NESCAC
- Sophie Haas anchored the defense with 20 caused turnovers and 27 ground balls
- Nicola Donlan added defensive toughness with 27 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers
- Devon Chipman was the primary goalie, going 12-2 with 88 saves
- Team posted a 7.78 goals-against average and a .502 save percentage
- Only losses came by one goal each (Amherst and Middlebury)
- Recorded dominant wins including 20-1 over Colorado College and 20-4 over Connecticut College
- Closed the season with wins over Wesleyan, Hamilton, and Bowdoin
- Tufts is 15-18 in the NESCAC Tournament all-time, as the Jumbos are in search of their fourth NESCAC crown, which would move them into third all-time in the conference.
A Look At The Mules
- Finished the 2026 season with a 9-6 overall record and 4-6 in conference play
- Went a perfect 5-0 in non-conference games, showing strong success outside the league
- Posted a 4-3 record at home and 5-3 on the road
- Averaged 11.00 goals per game while allowing 9.13
- Scored 165 total goals compared to 137 allowed on the season
- Recorded an efficient .467 shooting percentage and .762 shots-on-goal percentage
- Tallied 84 assists, showing solid ball movement offensively
- Held a slight edge in shots per game (23.5 to 22.5) over opponents
- Controlled possession with a 181-149 advantage in draw controls
- Collected 231 ground balls and forced 110 caused turnovers
- Converted free-position opportunities at a strong .489 rate
- Posted an .866 clear percentage in transition
- Stella Regan led the team in scoring with 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists), as her assists total is seventh in the NESCAC
- Charlotte Michener paced the team with 23 goals and added 31 total points
- Corinne Kapalka contributed 27 points (16 goals, 11 assists) as a key offensive option
- Joselyn Silva (18 goals) and Ainsley Burke (17 goals) added scoring depth
- Julia Maimonis contributed across the board with 14 goals, 7 assists, 17 draw controls, and 9 caused turnovers
- Kristin Podgorni controlled the draw with 51 draw controls while adding 17 points
- Gisele Uva made a major defensive impact with 24 ground balls, 30 draw controls, and 19 caused turnovers
- Izzy Wang added 21 ground balls and seven caused turnovers defensively
- Brynna Hall led the goalkeeping unit with 80 saves and a 7-3 record
- Team posted a 9.06 goals-against average and .424 save percentage
- Earned key conference win over Bowdoin (13-12)
- Picked up a tight 6-5 win on the road at Hamilton
- Recorded dominant non-conference wins including 22-4 over Westfield State and 17-6 over Roger Williams
- Colby is in search of its fourth all-time crown, winning the NESCAC in 2008, 2009 and 2017.
Other NESCAC Tournament Games Saturday
No. 1 Middlebury vs. No. 8 Bates - Noon
No. 3 Wesleyan vs. No. 6 Williams - Noon
No. 4 Trinity vs. No. 5 Amherst - Noon
* Higher seed is host
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