On September 5, 2026, the Tufts field hockey team took the field at their home venue in Medford, Massachusetts, and delivered a commanding 5-1 win over Trinity College, marking the start of their 2026 campaign.
The offensive surge was led by sophomore Eleanor Helm and junior Hannah Murray, each of whom found the net twice. Helm, who had impressed with 13 goals as a first‑year player the previous season, displayed the stick‑handling skill that made her one of the nation’s top newcomers, while Murray built on a seven‑goal campaign from the prior year to add her own pair of tallies.
A Promising Start for the Jumbos
Beyond the two‑goal contributions, Tufts benefited from a debut start by sophomore goalkeeper Isabel Ginns, who posted three saves and demonstrated poise under pressure. Trinity’s veteran net‑minder Sydney Korkosz, a junior, kept the score respectable with 14 stops, including six in the second quarter, but could not prevent the Jumbos’ relentless attack.
Additional goals came from corners, with assists from Lilly Ragusa and Kate Wahler, while Trinity’s late rally was sparked by a goal from junior Riley Harrington that ended the Cardinals’ shutout streak. Defensively, Tufts’ back line received commendation for contributions from Alison Gerber and Tatum Stickney, and the team’s disciplined play prevented any Trinity shots in the first half.
The victory added to a remarkable streak in which Tufts has won the last 13 meetings against Trinity since 2015, underscoring the program’s consistency and the growing gap between the two rivals. With the season just beginning, the Jumbos appear poised to carry this momentum into a schedule that promises further tests against top NESCAC competition.