Tufts Women’s Soccer Falls 3-0 to Emory in NCAA Semifinals

The No. 3 Tufts University women’s soccer team concluded its impressive 2025 season with a 3-0 defeat against No. 2 Emory University in the NCAA Division III Tournament semifinals. This match took place on December 4, 2025, at Kerr Stadium, located on the Roanoke College campus.

Game Overview

Despite the loss, Tufts maintained a commendable season record of 18 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws. This result ties the program’s record for the most victories in a single season. Moreover, the Jumbos reached the NCAA Final Four for the second time in three years and the fourth time overall.

Match Details

• The Eagles scored early, with Mikayla Camp netting a goal just 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the game.
• Tufts struggled to convert possession into scoring opportunities, despite maintaining control for parts of the match.
• The Jumbos had a promising chance in the first half, but junior Reese Birch’s shot narrowly missed the target.
• In the second half, Tufts managed to fire five shots within the first 12 minutes.

Key Moments

The best opportunity for an equalizer came in the 56th minute when Birch was thwarted by Emory’s goalkeeper, Sophia Birch. A few moments later, first-year player Claire Brady’s attempt soared over the crossbar, continuing Tufts’ struggles to find the net.

Emory’s Madison Teng extended the lead to 2-0 with a well-placed shot from 30 yards out at 58:02. Camp later secured her second goal of the match in the 76th minute, sealing the Jumbos’ fate.

Statistics Summary

Farewell to Seniors

This match marked the end of the season for several key players, including seniors Kianna Hill, Camille Lu, Caroline Kelly, Elsi Aires, Juliana Rosen, Aoife O’Reilly, Anna Griffin, and Lena Sugrue. Their contributions were instrumental throughout the season.

As the Jumbos reflect on a successful year, they will undoubtedly aim for another strong performance next season.