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New & Notable

Sports on the Couch

Psychologist Sam Sommers talks about what makes fans tick
Men’s Soccer in the NCAA Final Four

Senior Nathan Majumder hits for the 1-0 double-overtime win to extend the Jumbos’ season
Field Hockey Comes Up Short

As the snow falls, national championship comes down to double OT and a shootout before Messiah tops Tufts, 1-0
2 All-Americans for Men’s Cross Country

Senior Tim Nichols finishes third, the best at NCAA Division III Nationals in team history
Women’s Cross Country Finishes 8th at NCAA Champs

Junior Brittany Bowman earns All-American honors with her top-20 finish
One for the Record Books

Fueled by the inspiration and leadership of graduating seniors, Tufts football has its best season since 1998

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