HARTFORD, Conn. — The Trinity College Women's Soccer team fell to the visiting No. 21 Tufts University Jumbos, 2-0, in a New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) matchup on Saturday afternoon on the Trinity Soccer Field. The Bantams move to 4-3-2 overall and 1-3-1 in league play, while Tufts improves to 8-0-1 and 5-0-1 in the NESCAC.

What Happened:

• The first half featured a goal by the visiting Jumbos in the 22nd minute, when Jordan Miller found the back of the net off a setup from Elsi Aires. Trinity first-year Maggie Hyder nearly delivered the equalizer minutes later, but her shot sailed just high and right of the goal. 

• In the final seconds of the half, Emma Almoney fired a low attempt toward the left corner, but Tufts goalkeeper Gigi Edwards made the stop to preserve the lead heading into halftime.

• Tufts extended its advantage in the 64th minute when Caroline Kelly converted on another assist from Aires to make it 2-0. 

• The Bantams continued to press, as sophomore Sara Reiger launched a promising strike in the 73rd minute, but Edwards again came up with the save to maintain the shutout.

Inside the Numbers:

• Tufts held a 19-4 advantage in total shots.

• The Jumbos earned seven corner kicks to Trinity's one.

• The Bantams were called for 10 fouls compared to Tufts' seven.

• Trinity goalkeeper Lily Bracken recorded six saves, while Edwards finished with two for the Jumbos.

Up Next:

• The Bantams return to action on Wednesday, October 8, hosting Eastern Connecticut State University at 6 p.m. 

• Trinity holds an 11-6-8 all-time record against the Warriors, dating back to their inaugural meeting in 1994. 

• The Bantams are unbeaten in their last five matchups (4-0-1) against Eastern, including a draw in their most recent meeting in 2022.

TRINITY ATHLETICS