Teams: Women's Lacrosse: Press Releases

Sunday, May 3, 2009

JUMBOS TO MAKE FIRST-EVER NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE

MEDFORD -- The Tufts University women's lacrosse team has earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth, it was announced on Sunday night by the selection committee. The Jumbos (14-2) will host Drew University (10-7) in a first-round game on Wednesday (May 6) at Bello Field. Game time is 5:00 pm.

Tufts was the #1 seed in this season's NESCAC Championship after finishing the conference season with an 8-1 mark. They received an at-large invitation into the NCAA's after losing 11-10 in overtime to Williams in the conference tournament semifinals. Coach Carol Rappoli's Jumbos have set a school record for victories in a season with 14. They have wins against NCAA qualifiers Babson, Colby, Middlebury and Endicott.

Drew was the runner-up in the Landmark Conference, losing 11-10 to Catholic University in the final. They lost 16-15 to Bowdoin in their season-opener, a team Tufts beat 13-7. The Rangers had a 12-11 victory against a Wellesley College team that Tufts routed 20-3.

Tickets will be sold for the NCAA game. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and $3 for children. They will only be available on the day of the game at the gate, which opens one hour prior to game time.

►2009 NCAA Division 3 Women's Lacrosse Tournament Bracket

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