#4 Tufts Tough Against Bobcats as Jumbos Secure 23-5 Win NESCAC Women’s Lacrosse

MEDFORD, Mass. — Coming off its first loss of the season, a 17-15 setback Saturday at No. 8 Wesleyan, Tufts University took out its frustration vs. visiting Bates College Wednesday as the No. 4 Jumbos jumped the Bobcats for a season-high 23 goals, resulting in a 23-5 NESCAC women’s lacrosse victory. Leading 5-2 after the first quarter of action, Tufts (11-1, 6-1 NESCAC) unloaded for a 10-0 showing in the second frame to carry a mighty 15-2 cushion into the half. With the final outcome all but decided, the Jumbos commanded the second half, 8-3, to cruise to the triumph.…