CLINTON, N.Y. - Hamilton College's Olivia Zubarik '25 scored the equalizer on a penalty kick in the second half and pulled the Continentals into a 2-2 NESCAC tie against the Tufts University Jumbos at Hamilton's Love Field on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Season Update

• Hamilton moved to 2-2-2 overall and 0-2-2 in the NESCAC.
• Nationally ranked No. 21 Tufts (3-1-1, 2-1-1) is unbeaten in its last three matches.

How It Happened

• The Jumbos got out to an early lead on a goal by Emily Nicholas in the fourth minute.
• Olivia Connolly '27 responded with three saves in less than two minutes.
• Hamilton's Isabel Harvey '28 took matters into her own hands as she dribbled straight through Tufts' back line and evened the score in the 13th minute.
• Another goal by Nicholas put the Jumbos back in front in the 29th minute. 
• Hamilton came out aggressive in the second half with seven shots and five corner kick opportunities.
• In the 59th minute Zubarik was fouled inside the box and converted the penalty kick.

Notes

• Harvey netted her second goal of the season. 
• Zubarik found the back of the net for the first time this season and the eighth time in her career.
• Zubarik's penalty kick goal was the Continentals' first since Oct. 23, 2022.
• Connolly racked up a career-high nine saves in her third start.
• Hamilton is unbeaten in its last five meetings with Tufts, including three straight ties dating back to 2022.

Next Match

The Continentals return to action on Sunday, Sept. 22 with a non-conference match at SUNY Morrisville (0-2-2 overall) at noon.