MEDFORD, Mass. – Tufts University's Ellis Denby scored a goal in the 79
th minute and lifted the Jumbos to a 1-0 NESCAC win against the Hamilton College Continentals at Tufts' Bello Field on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 20.
Season Update
- Hamilton (2-2-2, 0-2-2 NESCAC) has just two losses this season – both by 1-0 scores.
- The Jumbos (4-1-1, 1-1-1) are unbeaten in their last four matches.
How It Happened
- Denby scored the lone goal of the match with 11:28 left on a pass from Ben Ortman.
- The Continentals managed one shot the rest of the way as William Fauth '29 took one that was off-target in the closing seconds.
- In the seven minutes that preceded Tufts' goal, Hamilton racked up five shots and two corner kicks.
Notes
- Oliver Mylon '29 recorded five of the Continentals' 13 shots.
- Hamilton's Peter Montesano Scheibe '27 made five saves.
- Nikola Antic stopped three shots and posted the shutout for the Jumbos.
- Both teams recorded 13 shots, and Tufts held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Next Match
The Continentals host SUNY Oneonta (5-1-1) for a non-conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m.