BRISTOL, RI (November 21, 2025) — The Tufts University women’s basketball team achieved a commendable 68-57 victory over Roger Williams University, largely due to first-year guard Tessa Lozner’s impressive performance, scoring a personal-best of 21 points. This marks the highest score by a first-year Jumbo player since Monet Witherspoon recorded 23 points in consecutive matches last season.
In the opening quarter, the Jumbos faced a challenge, finding themselves tied at 10 before the Hawks surged ahead with an 11-2 run, concluding the first period with a 21-13 lead. Tufts, however, steadily narrowed the gap and went into halftime trailing by just one point at 28-27, following a pair of free throws by Stella Galanes.
After the break, Tufts regained the lead at 32-31 via free throws from Abby Congdon. The two teams exchanged leads throughout the remainder of the third quarter, which ended in a deadlock at 46-46 after Congdon’s last-second bucket.
The final quarter saw the Hawks holding a slim 50-49 advantage with 7:34 remaining. Nevertheless, the Jumbos ignited a 12-0 run, propelled by four successful three-pointers, extending their lead to 61-50. Despite the Hawks making a couple of attempts to come back, Tufts maintained their composure at the free throw line to secure their second consecutive victory.
Alongside Lozner, Galanes contributed a season-high 16 points off the bench, converting seven out of eight free throw attempts. Claire Kolkhorst also shined with 15 points, going 5-of-10 from beyond the arc, while Congdon rounded out a solid performance with four successful shots from five attempts, including three rebounds and three assists.
On the boards, Senior Annie Aspesi was notable for her seven rebounds alongside two steals and three assists, while Siobhan Stapleton added six rebounds. Tufts concluded the game shooting 23-of-62, with a notable fourth-quarter effort of 7-of-14 (50 percent) and a remarkable five of ten from three-point range. Defensively, they limited the Hawks to a mere 18.2 percent shooting in that same period.
The Jumbos capitalized on 20 turnovers committed by RWU, outscoring them 23-4 in points gained from these errors. They achieved the victory despite being significantly out-rebounded 49-29, with Roger Williams’ Sophia Coppola recording a double-double, compiling 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Next, the Jumbos will prepare for a significant challenge as they travel to Scranton, PA, to face the highly regarded Lady Royals of the University of Scranton on Sunday at 1 p.m. This matchup holds special significance for first-year head coach Meredith Mesaris, a notable alumna of Scranton and the fourth all-time leading scorer in Lady Royals history.
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