The nationally ranked No. 16 women's lacrosse team was a 14-7 upset victim at NESCAC rival Conn. College yesterday afternoon.
The Jumbos entered the game averaging 15 goals per contest, but they ran into a proverbial brick wall in the form of sophomore goalie Jenna Ross. The Longmeadow, Mass. native held Tufts' potent offense scoreless in the first half en route to a 16-save performance and the Jumbos' lowest offensive output of the season.
The Camels took advantage of their keeper's strong performance, putting the game away with six unanswered goals in the first half. Junior Maya Shoham notched a second-half hat trick, but it wasn't enough, as Conn. College earned its first victory over Tufts since April 24, 2004.
The loss dropped the Jumbos to 3-2 on the season and 1-2 in conference play. The team will have a chance to get back on track Saturday afternoon, when it hosts NESCAC foe Trinity in its second home game of the season.
See tomorrow's Daily for further coverage.
